Best beaches in Zakynthos according to local residents

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About Zakynthos island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Zakynthos island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Zakynthos island Best beaches

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Agios Sostis beach
Agios Sostis beach
Agios Sostis beach
Good for Relax

Agios Sostis beach

Laganas 1.7 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Porto Roma Beach
Porto Roma Beach
Porto Roma Beach
Good for Relax

Porto Roma Beach

Porto Roma 0.2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Paralia Vasilikos
Paralia Vasilikos
Paralia Vasilikos
Senior friendly

Paralia Vasilikos

Ano Vasilikos 0.4 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
5.1 Amenities index
Banana Beach
Banana Beach
Banana Beach
Good for Relax

Banana Beach

Ano Vasilikos 1.1 km
Good
7.7
Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.1 Amenities index
Bouka Beach
Bouka Beach
Bouka Beach

Bouka Beach

Planos 0.4 km
Good
7.7
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 Amenities index
Alykanas Beach
Alykanas Beach
Alykanas Beach
Senior friendly

Alykanas Beach

Alykanas 0.6 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
6.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Zakynthos island beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Fine sand
Fine sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 59 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Zakynthos island.

Most beautiful beaches of Zakynthos island

Shiza oil beach

Shiza oil beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Greece, Exo Chora 1.5 km
Marathias Beach

Marathias Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Marathias 0.2 km
Sekania beach

Sekania beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright sand
Greece, Xirokastello 2.1 km
Porto Vromi Beach II

Porto Vromi Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Greece, Anafonitria 3.2 km
Kremidi beach

Kremidi beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
Greece, Mikro Nisi 1.1 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Zakynthos island

Porto Vromi Beach

Porto Vromi Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Anafonitria 3.1 km
Tsilivi Beach
Paralia Tsilivi

Tsilivi Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Greece, Tsilivi 0.2 km
Gerakas Beach

Gerakas Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Greece, Vasilikos 1 km
Navagio II

Navagio II
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Light fine pebble
Greece, Anafonitria 2.9 km
White Beach

White Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Secluded relax
Greece, Anafonitria 2.2 km
Gaidaros beach

Gaidaros beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Greece, Planos 0.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Zakynthos island

St. Nicholas Beach

St. Nicholas Beach
8.5
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Porto Roma 1.3 km
Mavratzi Beach

Mavratzi Beach
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Porto Roma 0.7 km
Kalamaki beach

Kalamaki beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Kalamaki 0.8 km
Laganas Beach

Laganas Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Peukakia 0.3 km
Porto Zorro Beach

Porto Zorro Beach
7.9
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Xirokastello 1.2 km
Laganas Beach II

Laganas Beach II
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Laganas 0.3 km
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Beaches with shade in Zakynthos island

Dafni Beach
Paralia Dafni

Dafni Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Ano Vasilikos 1.7 km
Sfogio Beach

Sfogio Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Anafonitria 2.1 km
Paralia Ag. Nikolaos

Paralia Ag. Nikolaos
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Greece, Agios Nikolaos 0.1 km
Makris Gialos

Makris Gialos
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Mikro Nisi 0.6 km
Alykes Beach

Alykes Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Greece, Alikes 0.1 km
Alykes Beach II

Alykes Beach II
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand & pebble, Blue pure water
Greece, Alikes 0.5 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Zakynthos island

Navagio Beach (Shipwreak)
Navagio beach (Shipwreak)

Navagio Beach (Shipwreak)
9.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Greece, Anafonitria 2.7 km
Xigia Sulfur Beach

Xigia Sulfur Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mikro Nisi 2.1 km
Plaka Beach

Plaka Beach
8
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Porto Roma 1.6 km
Xigia Sulfur Beach II

Xigia Sulfur Beach II
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Mikro Nisi 2.7 km
Filipoi Beach

Filipoi Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Elies 2.2 km
Filipoi Beach II

Filipoi Beach II
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Volimes 2.5 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Zakynthos island

Plaz EOT

Plaz EOT
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Bochali 0.5 km
Psarou beach

Psarou beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Greece, Psarou 0.3 km
Laperda Beach

Laperda Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Alikes 2.5 km
Amoudi beach

Amoudi beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Greece, Amoudi 0.3 km
Vathi Lagadi

Vathi Lagadi
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Greece, Askos 0.9 km
Climati beach

Climati beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Greece, Mikro Nisi 0.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Zakynthos island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 30 such beaches.
  • Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 12 beaches in Zakynthos island, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Zakynthos island is less than 500 meters. 48 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 10 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Zakynthos island beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Zakynthos island's beaches

Agios Sostis beach
10 Nathanial Winters

Beautiful

Porto Roma Beach
10 Sam L.

This beach is an ideal spot for a refreshing dip. The crystal-clear water is a definite plus, but the real draw is the peaceful atmosphere. I've returned to this spot multiple times and have rarely encountered more than ten other beach-goers.

Paralia Vasilikos
10 Ethan Lee

Nice

Banana Beach
2 Dylan Renshaw

The beach experience was unpleasant due to the unfriendly and arrogant behavior of the staff. As soon as we parked our scooter in an available spot, an elderly man on a scooter approached us and yelled, pointing towards another area. Confused by his rude and unclear command, we waited momentarily, wondering what he meant. The man then returned and proceeded to lecture us on how things are done at the beach. While his request to park elsewhere would have been reasonable, the lack of respect shown towards us, as guests, was completely unacceptable. In response, we decided to leave and instead enjoy the nearby beautiful beach. It's disappointing to encounter such unpleasant behavior.

Bouka Beach
4 Lara Lisan Vardanyan

There is only a limited area on the beach for people who are not staying at the larger hotels (all the other umbrellas are reserved for hotel guests). The beach itself is not particularly clean, and the water in the sea is decent. However, there are far superior beaches on the island!

Alykanas Beach
10 Lila Marzetti

Upon initial arrival at Alykanas, the beach may not strike one as particularly impressive due to its proximity to the road. However, upon further exploration, one will quickly come to appreciate the stunning quality of the water, which is particularly well-suited for children. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities for water sports, and visitors can easily rent sunbeds and enjoy a meal directly on the beach.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 5 beaches in the island, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 27.9°C and water up to 27.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 13.8°C and water to 17.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Zakynthos island? In total there are 59 beaches and the most popular is Navagio Beach (Shipwreak).

Most viewed beaches of Zakynthos island

Alykanas Beach

Alykanas Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Greece, Alykanas 0.6 km
Bouka Beach

Bouka Beach
7.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Planos 0.4 km
Banana Beach

Banana Beach
7.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Ano Vasilikos 1.1 km
Madrakia Beach

Madrakia Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Greece, Agios Nikolaos 0.4 km
Rasa beach

Rasa beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Greece, Alikanas 0.5 km
Paralia Argasi

Paralia Argasi
6.2
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Greece, Argassi 0.2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Zakynthos island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Zakynthos island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 59 beaches in total, of which about 9 can be called high-rated.

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Most of the beaches located in Zakynthos island are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Zakynthos island?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Zakynthos island?

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