Published 12 October 2026
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Zakynthos Island, Greece (06 October, 2026)
Porto Zante Villas & Spa in Zakynthos, Greece, has been voted the #1 Best Resort in Greece and the #2 Best Resort in the World by Condé Nast Traveler readers in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. In the Greece ranking, Porto Zante achieved an exceptional reader score of 99.8.
The results mark the second consecutive year Porto Zante has ranked #1 in Greece, following its recognition as the #1 Best Hotel in Greece in 2025.
More than 798,867 survey responses were received from Condé Nast Traveler readers across the United States, rating their travel experiences around the world. The Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s longest-running reader-voted accolades.
Being ranked #2 among the Best Resorts in the World is an exceptional international recognition for Porto Zante. For a privately owned resort on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, it reflects the qualities that have always defined the Porto Zante experience: privacy, genuine warmth and discreet, personal service centred around each guest. The 2026 global ranking also includes some of the most distinguished names in luxury hospitality, including Cheval Blanc Seychelles, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Raffles Bali and Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel.
Official ranking: Condé Nast Traveler – The Best Resorts in the World 2026
Porto Zante also leads Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Resorts in Greece for 2026, taking the #1 position with a reader score of 99.8.
The recognition follows Porto Zante’s #1 Best Hotel in Greece ranking in 2025, meaning Porto Zante has now topped a Condé Nast Traveler Greece ranking for two consecutive years.
Official ranking: Condé Nast Traveler – Top Resorts in Greece 2026
Manolis Giakoumakis, General Manager says: “We are truly honoured to be recognised by Condé Nast Traveler readers, this year as the #1 Resort in Greece and #2 Resort in the World. These distinctions are an honour for us. Our heartfelt thanks go to our guests for their trust and love, and to our remarkable team, whose care, discretion and exceptional service define every stay.”
Porto Zante Villas & Spa is Europe’s most private beach resort, set above a golden-sand cove on the east coast of Zakynthos, overlooking the Ionian Sea. With just nine beachfront villas, each with a private heated pool, exceptional sea views and highly personalised service, the resort offers the privacy of a private residence together with the experiences and service of a world-class hotel.
Dining is an essential part of the Porto Zante experience. At The Club House, guests can enjoy contemporary Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, while MAYA brings Japanese and Asian flavours to the waterfront. Fresh local produce, fish and seafood are at the heart of the menus, while dining can also be enjoyed privately in the villa, by the pool or in a secluded setting beside the beach.
Just steps from the sea, the Waterfront Spa offers personalised treatments inspired by ancient Greek wellness traditions in an intimate waterfront setting. Families are equally well cared for, with experiences created for children and teenagers ranging from creative activities at the Kids Club to watersports and adventures on the Ionian Sea.
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2014-2026 Photos: Sakis Papadopoulos (Impressions Photography)
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