Hi there

I currently live and work in Zakynthos we run our own bar called Heaven in Alykanas, you should be aware that although it seems very attractive to live and work here there are few job opportunities outside the hospitality industry and as others have mentioned this only operates from May to October. Firstly there is no requirement for anyone to teach English - there are several specialist schools here and so other than the odd person here and there no-one would need you to teach them English. As for homes - may i suggest that should you decide to come here that you rent in the first place before you commit to buying. Others have mentioned that you should come here in the winter, I think they are correct, although as for saying it closes completely - this is not quite so these days! I wish you well but consider your finances carefully before you get here as you could have to survive for a year or two without much income until you get established either as workers or in your own business, remember this advice - Greeks will not rent you a business that is making them good money, if it did they would be running it and lastly don't be dazzled by the sunshine of zante it can encourage bad decisions! For all of that I love being here but the reality is very different from living the dream..........