Shirtless Baz? Liberal leader soaks up sun on Greek holiday
Mr Zempilas joined his wife Amy and children Ava, Chloe and Anthony on the island of Kastellorizo for the family's third visit to the serene eastern Mediterranean destination in seven years.
In a series of images shared to Instagram by Ms Zempilas, the Opposition leader cut a relaxed figure as he soaked in the European sunshine and azure waters. WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas on a family holiday in Greece. Unknown Credit: Unknown / Instagram WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas on a family holiday in Greece. Unknown Credit: Unknown / Instagram
'It's impossible to capture the magic that is Kastellorizo. The place my husband's family are from. Where we were married and two of our children were christened,' Ms Zempilas wrote.
Framed by boats, quaint restaurants and gorgeous lagoons, the politician appeared noticeably at ease — donning Aviator sunglasses and fishing with his son — as he enjoyed the change of pace. WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas on a family holiday in Greece. Unknown Credit: Unknown / Instagram WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas on a family holiday in Greece. Unknown Credit: Unknown / Instagram
Kazzi — as the island is often referred to — lies just 2km off the Turkish coast as Greece's easternmost island.
In February, Conde Nast Traveller labelled it 'the secret Greek island to know about for 2025'.
Featuring a backdrop of hills shadowing pastel-coloured houses, popular activities include visits to The Blue Grotto sea cave and snorkelling at nearby Saint George Island.
Mr Zempilas was noticeably absent from his family's earlier pit stops at the popular tourist islands of Naxos and Santorini.
While ostensibly switching his political brain off on his arrival, the former lord mayor's social media feed remains actively campaigning for the Liberal Party.
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