Fora Zakynthos
Fora Zakynthos
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A FEW WORDS ABOUT FοRa We are now convinced that the mass, the junk, the "fast food" at all levels, is not for us. Instead, we are drawn by quality, by the human and the natural.. Walking in nature can be a very good tool in this direction. It revives, it trains and it "wakes up" both the body and the mind, while it puts a brake on the fast pace of modern day life. So, we went out “with FoRa”, we found tracks, hidden "treasures" and we offer them to you. Promising to continue, not only during the touristic season, but the whole year round. ADDITIONALY Free pick up service / Stops for taking pictures - sharing useful information - take a rest / “Tavern-therapy”in the end / Visits and guided tours (for free) in pottery workshops, cheese factories, oil presses, wineries: get in touch with the local production and culture.
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Maureen vd Haar
Zakynthos, Greece18 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
On September 26 I hiked with Spiros (guide) and a group of ~8 people (Dutch, Greek, American, Canadian) who I didn’t know beforehand. I am a 21 year old girl who joined alone, and I have felt very safe! It was a nice group of people.
Very clear communication beforehand. There is an option to be picked up by Spiros himself by car. We did a sunset hike in Agalás which was super! We were lucky, because there were not a lot of clouds. I wore hiking shoes, but sneakers were enough for this hike. Spiros gave a lot of extra information about plants/traditions/Greece, which was interesting. After the hike we got some FREE Greek home made snacks which wasn’t sponsored by Fora Zakynthos, it was just a nice act from a family who owned the restaurant at the top of the mountain. Best olives I ever tasted. It was the day before my birthday and the other people of the group bought me ice cream. So sweet!
I really recommend hiking with Fora Zakynthos, the ambience is really good and in small groups. I wanted to do more hikes/bike tours, but did not have any time left.
Very clear communication beforehand. There is an option to be picked up by Spiros himself by car. We did a sunset hike in Agalás which was super! We were lucky, because there were not a lot of clouds. I wore hiking shoes, but sneakers were enough for this hike. Spiros gave a lot of extra information about plants/traditions/Greece, which was interesting. After the hike we got some FREE Greek home made snacks which wasn’t sponsored by Fora Zakynthos, it was just a nice act from a family who owned the restaurant at the top of the mountain. Best olives I ever tasted. It was the day before my birthday and the other people of the group bought me ice cream. So sweet!
I really recommend hiking with Fora Zakynthos, the ambience is really good and in small groups. I wanted to do more hikes/bike tours, but did not have any time left.
Written December 7, 2021
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Dear Maureen, after one year I manage to respond to your great review..! 😆 Thank you very much for your kind words, I still remember your birthday and the ice cream!! 🍨I hope everything is fine with your studies, doctor! 🙂🙏 All the best, Spiros
Written August 6, 2022
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Anna Ramon
Tarrega, Spain3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
We did the sunset hike,it was a very beautiful route with amazing views, he explained to us a lot of interesting things since the beginning.
I recommend it because I liked the hike but also because the guide was a very friendly, funny, and professional person.
It was my favorite activity in Zakynthos. Thank you for this experience!!!
I recommend it because I liked the hike but also because the guide was a very friendly, funny, and professional person.
It was my favorite activity in Zakynthos. Thank you for this experience!!!
Written August 21, 2022
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Dear Annarc96, I am so happy to know that our sunset hike was your favorite activity in Zakynthos! 🙂 Your kind words give me strength to go on, thank you! 🙏
Written March 5, 2023
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PoliteTourist
Bexhill-on-Sea, UK91 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The hotel we stayed at offered a Sunset Hike. We didn't expect such a Professional Hike / Walking Guide (this is Spiros's actual business)
He was great, friendly and fun. Spiros communicated with a group of people who spoke three different languages effectively. It was a very beautiful walk/hike, and he offers many other trips too. Highly recommended , very knowledgeable _
He was great, friendly and fun. Spiros communicated with a group of people who spoke three different languages effectively. It was a very beautiful walk/hike, and he offers many other trips too. Highly recommended , very knowledgeable _
Written October 10, 2023
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Dear Polite Tourist, thank you very much for your great review! 🙏 When the group is multicultural, I am inspired! 😊
Written March 31, 2024
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Irene B
6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
We went on beautiful trips with guide Spiros for a week and saw a large part of Zakynthos. He is a great guide and a fascinating storyteller with a lot of knowledge about both the nature and culture of the island. Nothing is too much for him to please the group.
Written May 8, 2024
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Jose Fietje
Alykes, Greece2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Spiros was our guide during the biking tour to Zakynthos town. He is funny, enthusiastic and knows a lot of interesting things about the (history) of the island. We had a really great time with him and would recommand him to everyone that comes to visit Zakynthos! We give him a 10+! Lara and Jose (the Netherlands).
Written October 16, 2022
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Dear Josefietje, thank you so much for your perfect review and the compliment! 🙏 Since you consider me as the best guide of Zakynthos 😊, I need to continue giving all my best to keep the position! 🙂 All the best, Spiros
Written March 5, 2023
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Marcel N
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May 2024 • Couples
We went on a 3 days hike with Spiros Plessas. He showed us some beautiful parts of Zakynthos away from the crowded tourism in to the authentic greek nature. He is passionated about his island and learned us a lot about the nature, the culture, the history and all the fauna and flora we saw. We had a great time. We strongly recommend a hike with him. It made our holiday one to remember.
Written May 30, 2024
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WHB
Scotland, UK286 contributions
Sep 2022
Great ebike tour with Spiros from Fora Zakynthos. The 3 hour tour developed into a 4 hour tour and it was an excellent experience. It was arranged through our hotel. Spiros took our small group on some excellent roads around part of the island. We saw places we would never have seen otherwise. Spiros is a lovely chap and so pleasant and very knowledgeable and passionate about his island.
The trip included a stop in a lovely village for coffee and water. Highly recommended.
The trip included a stop in a lovely village for coffee and water. Highly recommended.
Written September 10, 2022
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Dear Wickhamhenboy, thank you very much for your great review! 🙏 Zakynthos has a lot - non mass touristic - to offer and I will continue doing my best to show them to the visitors that are interested for something more, like you! 🙂 All the best, Spiros
Written March 5, 2023
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Grosje G
46 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Do you want to see more of Zakynthos and not only the main touristic things?
Go for a hike with Spiros and learn more anouth the plants, old buildings and enjoy the view. We had a great time and the pictures I made are beautiful.
Just do it.. you would not be sorry
Go for a hike with Spiros and learn more anouth the plants, old buildings and enjoy the view. We had a great time and the pictures I made are beautiful.
Just do it.. you would not be sorry
Written September 27, 2021
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Dear Grosje G, thank you for your kind words 🙏 It took me one year to reply to your comment... 🙄 But I still remember our hike! Kind regards to you both, Dorina and Ed! 🙂
Written August 6, 2022
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Tamar
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
It was so much fun doing the bike tour with ‘Frits’. He told us a lot about the island, history and a lot of other facts. He was kind, friendly and very enthousiastic. The tour is a must do for every dutch Tourist and all the other people Who can bike and want to explore the island On a original way!!!! We Highly recommanded the tour.
Written August 9, 2022
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Dear TamarK114, I want you to know that after our tour, i have asked many people about the word "Frits". Now I know you improvised!!! 😆 Thank you very much for your great review! All the best, Frits 🙂
Written March 4, 2023
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Martine O
Middelburg, The Netherlands10 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Spiros picked us up at the studio we stayed. Told us a lot about the island, the culture, the history and -during the hike- everything about the flora of the island. Very nice, relaxed and funny man, really enjoyed the hike (Marathia 2). Absolute recommandation if you want to see the most beautiful (not spoiled by mass tourism) parts of the island. Loved it!
Written September 11, 2019
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Dear Martine, thank you very much! I also enjoyed a lot our hike that day! :) All the best, Spiros
Written November 3, 2019
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