Sandy beach, Cliff

Navagio Beach will be closed to entry for the entire 2025 summer season due to dangerous rockslides. The famous shipwreck beach is clearly the most famous, most interesting and most beautiful beach on the island, if not in Greece. Some even call it the most beautiful in Europe. It can only be reached by boat, and cruises from the ports of Porto Vromi and St. Nikolas run all day. [btn "Book your car rental Zakynthos" https://www.booking.com…

The Cove, Stony Beach

A place to swim that doesn't face the masses of tourists is Porto Vromi. It's a picturesque bay and harbour where you have to walk a long way downhill, but the swim between the ubiquitous peaks is well worth it. Don't expect beach service, there's only one bar. When any tourists do visit, it's mostly for the cruise to Navagio and the Blue Grottoes. However, Porto Vromi can be reached by car on a narrow asphalt road leading from the inland…

Pebble beach

You can smell this beach from metres away. In fact, Xigia is a natural healing bathing place because of the sulphur springs found here. Apart from this attraction, it is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island thanks to its beautiful natural surroundings. [btn "Compare Zakynthos car rental prices" https://www.booking.com/cars/region/gr/zakynthos.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zakynthos-xigia] However, overcrowding must be taken into…

Pebble beach

A pleasant bay with a pebble beach is located at Cape Skinari. Makris Gialos beach is one of the most picturesque on Zakynthos and is definitely worth a visit during your wanderings along the east coast. The beach is covered with relatively large pebbles and measures just under 100 metres in length. It is therefore recommended to arrive early in the morning, as later on the beach may be completely full with no vacancies. There are several…

Sandy beach

Banana Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Zakynthos and is ideal for a day of lounging by the sea and swimming. [btn "Best Zakynthos holidays - book here" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/zakynthos] Banana Beach lies in a rural area near the tiny resort of Vasilikos, a quiet village at the southern tip of Zakynthos just a short distance from the airport. Swimming and beach facilities Banana is one of the…

The Cove, Stony Beach

On the western side of Zakynthos you will find dozens of small and hidden beaches. A typical example of such a beach with turquoise and clear sea water is Porto Limnionas. Due to its location under the cliffs, you will have a shorter descent. The entrance to the water is quite uncomfortable on large rocks, on which you can lie and sunbathe. There is no sandy beach here. The only facilities are a picturesque tavern on the cliff with…

Sandy beach, Resort

The small, quiet resort of Alykes invites travellers for a relaxing seaside holiday in a beautiful setting of gentle hills covered with greenery and a wide range of beaches. It is connected by a promenade to the neighbouring resort of Alykanas. [btn "The best last-minute tours to Zakynthos here" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/zakynthos] Swimming and facilities The resort of Alykes boasts over 2km of partially organised beach…

Resort, Sandy beach, Island

Laganas is the largest and busiest resort on Zakynthos with the richest nightlife and water sports. [btn "The best last-minute tours to Zakynthos here" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/zakynthos] The local beach, combined with the neighbouring smaller resort of Kalamaki, forms the longest continuous stretch of sand on Zakynthos at over 5km long. The town of Laganas itself boasts a very busy main street stretching inland from the…

Resort, Sandy beach, Water Park

The eastern resort of Tsilivi is the second largest and liveliest on Zakynthos after Laganas. However, even Tsilivi doesn't escape the peace and tranquillity of Zante, and compared to other Mediterranean resorts, it's truly peaceful. [btn "Find the cheapest tours to Zakynthos here" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/zakynthos] Of the island's resorts, however, Zakynthos boasts one of the widest range of water sports on offer, and you…

Pebble beach

Gerakas is one of the most popular "turtle beaches" on Zakynthos. Located on a tiny, narrow peninsula on the southeastern tip of the island, it's remoteness from the larger resorts has made it a favourite spot for giant tortoises for its tranquillity. [btn "Top 10 hotels on Zakynthos" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/zakynthos.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zakynthos-gerakas] Swimming in the company of turtles Gerakas Beach is one of the…

Resort, Pebble beach

The resort of Kalmaki, located in the south of Laganas Bay, is a pleasant and peaceful alternative to the bustling and nightlife-filled resort of Laganas, 2 km away. [btn "Find the cheapest tours to Zakynthos here" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/zakynthos] The town of Kalamaki itself is made up of un-centralised houses, hotels or apartments scattered around, with a few small tavernas and shops, with more entertainment available in…