Passover Program in Greece

THE ISLAND

Koconut team invites you this year to the southern, most and reputedly sunniest of all the Ionian islands, Zante is also the most fertile, colourful and quite possibly the most beautiful too. Zante or also named Zakynthos is famous for its unspoiled natural environment, home to the endangered Caretta Caretta sea turtle, which goes there during the reproduction period. The sea turtle is protected by international agreements and Greek legislation. The Monachus Monachus monk seal also goes to Zakynthos to give birth.

Zakynthos is also renowned for its amazing golden-sand beaches. In addition to the world-famous Navagio (Shipwreck), among the most photographed in the world,the most visited beaches are Kalamaki, Laganas and Tsilivi. The amazing beaches are the island’s main attraction along with the Caretta Caretta turtle. Beautiful sandy beaches with clear waters in all the ranges of blue are situated throughout and others have been declared protected areas for the reproduction of the Caretta-Caretta and have kept their natural beauty. This rare sea turtle usually goes to sandy beaches or isolated islets, like Pelouzo or Marathonisi. Zakynthos town is a scenic island capitol with pedestrian roads, the glorious Saint Dionysios church (Patron Saint of Zakynthos), a port road with many cafes and restaurants, historical squares like Saint Marcos and Solomos, museums that protect the island’s heritage as well as the beautiful Bohali hill with the breathtaking panoramic views and the old Venetian Castle that still stands strong.

THE HOTEL: 5* Boutique- hotel

Located just 100 meters from the most beautiful beaches of Zante, just 20 minutes away from Zakhyntos Airport, the Contessina Hotel 5 * boasts contemporary decor with stunning outdoor spaces, including turquoise water pools and wooden walls Most of the rooms are set around the water, and the pool has an unsurprisingly open-till-late bar.

• Contessina hotel-5* provides elegant selections of accommodation for the discerning traveler who seeks a sophisticated lifestyle. All of its 160 rooms provide a comfortable and unforgettable stay, in a relaxed family atmosphere.
• A stunning outdoor heated swimming pool, separate children’s pool, Pool-Snack Bar and green surroundings flaunt a vast selection of high-end services and facilities.
• Airport shuttle Zakhyntos/ hotel available on request : 20 minutes
• 3 swimming pools
• Private and shared swim-up rooms
• Fitness area 24 hours a day with cardio machines.
• Spa offering comprehensive treatments with massage rooms, Jacuzzi, hammam, sauna
• Playground area
• Lush garden
• Kids Club open every day
• Animation, sedarim and services
• Synagogue in the hotel

ROOMS

At Contessina Hotel, luxury means having the time and space to completely relax. Dive in a world filled with luxury, authentic experiences, gastronomy and so much more… Experience the joy of doing everything you wish at a Zante luxury hotel — even if that’s doing nothing at all. Leave your shoes and worries behind and escape to your very own daydream getaway. With a spirit of warm hospitality and friendliness, our luxurious rooms and suites aim to provide their guests with a memorable stay, full of refreshing and relaxing experiences. The rooms and suites of Contessina Hotel encapsulate the grandeur of a bygone era while embracing all life’s modern comforts. With attention to detail, personalised service reigns supreme, while our family rooms and facilities will please all in the group, including mom and dad. Designed to cater for kids, but with lots of attention lavished on parents too.

ACTIVITIES AT THE HOTEL

In Contessina Hotel, family travel gets a little bit more exciting. With exclusive services and areas designed especially for families, the hotel will provide a luxury playground for both adults and children alike. A place designed to ensure parents can choose whether they wish to relax or have fun, safe in the knowledge that the kids are enjoying a vacation they will never forget.

Family holidays are all about enjoying the journey more than the destination, spending quality time with your loved ones and creating memories that leaves a lasting impression. At Contessina Hotel we are upping our family game to please all in the group with kid-friendly perks and luxurious amenities.

Relax & Unwind The wellness and relaxation area of the Kamara Spa – equipped with a gym, set next to the new main pool and the Pool Bar Lunch – and the impressive Roof Garden Lounge that is perfect for wine tasting evenings and dining under the starts, are the new proposals of Contessina Hotel that will please the parents allowing them to truly relax, while the kids enjoy an afternoon at the playground or at our outdoor mini cinema. Moments away from the sandy beach of Tsilivi and equipped with two pools for its little guest, Contessina Hotel is a kid-friendly paradise perfect for family holidays, where children are invited to explore the lush gardens and have fun at the playground area. The hotel provides baby cots and a kettle in all rooms and suites, while baby toiletries and baby food are available.

Animation for adults and children

Every day, non-stop entertainment for adults and children
Musical entertainment in the evening with local and international troops
Israeli evening, Moroccan evening, White evening, Live Band…
Great oriental Mimouna and many surprises!

Fitness & spa

The Kamara Spa Contessina Hotel is an escape that truly has it all: sophisticated design, lush greenery, modern amenities, excellent food and top-notch service. And the space to find your Zen. The Spa of this Zante luxury boutique hotel is the ideal destination for recovering the wellness of body and mind. Be blessed in a deep mindset and drive yourself into a reflective experience. It will immediately transport you out of busy everyday life and straight into a remote wellness retreat. We promise you an idyllic setting in which to completely disconnect.

The Gym

Nurture relaxation and boost fitness within the premises of the hotel’s dedicated workout space with a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment.

Swimming pools, beach and sports

• 3 outdoor pools
• 1 indoor pool in the Spa
• Archery
• Table tennis
• Horse rides
• Boat trips
• Excursions

CATERING

All inclusive Cacherout
UNDER STRICT SUPERVISION – MEHADRIN RABBI SCHLOMO HOFMEISTER שליט”א (AUSTRIA) no “KITNIYOT”

• Gastronomy, refinement, elegance and conviviality…
• Gastronomic dinners served at the table
• At Hol Hamoed, gala buffets with theme shows
• Breakfast buffet from 8 to 11 am: fruit juices, assorted cheeses, yoghurts, omelettes prepared to order, pancakes, cakes, shakshuka, salads…
• Buffet lunch on hol hamoed days: bassari grill buffet, halavi cheese buffet
• Kiddish cocktails on holidays and Shabbat
• Greek, French, Italian and Israeli cuisine.
• Soft drinks and wine
• Special children’s meals, served before the parents
• All-you-can-eat snacks every afternoon: mint tea, coffee, juice, pastries
• Hospitality room

Mimouna
• Couscous with butter, honey moufletas, oriental cakes…
• Dinner show
• Sweet and savoury buffet, Sushis, Pizzas, pasta…

JEWISH LIFE

Services and sedarim Services and Shiurim given by Rabbi Schlomo HOFMEISTER, Community Rabbi of Vienna and permanent member of the Standing Committee of the Conference of European Rabbis (CER). Ashkenazi and Sephardic services every day of Yom Tov and Shabbat

KIDS CLUB

• Mini club for your children supervised by a dynamic and inventive team of professionals
• Care all day long
• Creative and sports workshops
• Outdoor activities
• Examples of activities: treasure hunt, slide corner, sandbox…
• Special meals for children