10 best parks & nature in Zakynthos

Navagio Beach in detail
Navagio beach

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…

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Blue Caves
Blue Caves

Cave

Probably the most unique natural phenomenon of Zante can be found in its north. The Blue Caves are actually white, the sea is blue, and it is the limestone rocks and the sun's rays that make them glow a beautiful colour. The best conditions are in the early morning and mid-morning when the light refracts so that the water turns a bright turquoise, glistening and shimmering. [btn "Book your car rental Zakynthos" https://www.booking.com/cars…

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Porto Vromi
Porto Vromi

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…

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Marathonisi
Island of Marathonisi

Island

The most famous spot for giant tortoise sightings is Marathonisi (also called Turtle Island), which lies in the Gulf of Laganas about 3 km off the coast. You can take a look here with one of the travel agencies you can find in Laganas. [btn "Top 10 hotels on Zakynthos Island" https://www.booking.com/region/gr/zakynthos.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zakynthos-marathonisi] The popular Marathonisi expedition for about 15 euros is organised by…

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Porto Limnion
Porto Limnionas

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…

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Skinari Windmills
Cape Skinari

Cape, Lighthouse, Mill

The northernmost point of Zakynthos is located on the beautiful Cape Skinari, with its dramatic cliffs, limestone caves and magnificent lighthouse and windmill. Cape Skinari is definitely not to be missed when touring the island by car. [btn "Zakynthos car rental prices" https://www.booking.com/cars/region/gr/zakynthos.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zakynthos-skinari] In clear weather, from Cape Skinari you can see the island of Kefalonia, 15…

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Laganas Beach
Laganas

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…

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Keri rock arch
Keri

Coast, Lighthouse, Cape

The south-west coast of Zakynthos is one of the most beautiful natural areas of the Greek islands. The wild coastline, full of white limestone cliffs, rocky formations and romantic villages, invites day trips from the resorts. [btn "Book a car rental in Zakynthos" https://www.booking.com/cars/region/gr/zakynthos.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zakynthos-keri] Along with Navagio Beach, the Keri area is the most popular excursion spot on…

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Mizithres
Mizithres

Cliff

The famous Keri coastline with the most beautiful sunsets on Zakynthos hides one of the most famous rock formations of the Ionian Islands in its waters. Here, a rock pyramid of white limestone rises up to 25 metres above the sea, whose turquoise and azure waters create an incredible play of colours. [btn "Find the cheapest tours to Zakynthos here" https://www.cestujlevne.com/zajezdy/recko/zakynthos] The Mizithres rock is connected to the coast…

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Plakaki

Cliff, Coast

The wild west coast of Zakynthos hides many beautiful sceneries and the Plakaki cliffs are definitely one of the ones you shouldn't miss. [btn "Book a car rental in Zakynthos" https://www.booking.com/cars/region/gr/zakynthos.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-zakynthos-plakaki] The coastline below the village of Agalas is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in Greece. The white cliffs drop almost vertically down from heights of up…

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