Myzithres Zakynthos is a pair of white rocks below the cliffs of Keri, seen from a clifftop viewpoint or from a boat. Find more trip ideas on Greece Tours.
Below we cover the three viewpoints, the road and the walk, the beach, sunset times, boat and sunset trips, nearby caves and how to book.
What is Myzithres Zakynthos?
Myzithres Zakynthos is a pair of white limestone rocks in the sea off the south-west tip of the island. They sit close to the village of Keri. A cliff viewpoint looks down on them, and boats reach the water below.
The Greek news site in.gr calls the two rocks the Small and the Big Mizithra. It describes them as cones of rock that stand in the sea around the Keri lighthouse. The travel blog Gorgeous Unknown puts the rocks 2 km from Keri village.
Wikipedia says the south-west coast of Zakynthos consists mostly of steep cliffs. It adds that Keri is a mountain village with a lighthouse. The rocks rise from that cliff coast. One view looks down on Myzithres Zakynthos from the cliff, and another looks up at it from the water.
Why do the Myzithres rocks carry the name of a cheese?
The rocks take their name from mizithra, a soft Greek cheese made from whey. The Welcome to Zante site gives the pronunciation as Mizitires. Maps and tour titles spell the name Myzithres or Mizithres.
Wikipedia describes mizithra as a whey cheese from sheep milk, goat milk or both. Cheesemakers pour the curds into a cloth bag and hang it to drain. As it drains, the cheese takes the shape of the bag. It has a rounded bottom and a wrinkly cone on top.
The same comparison names a hill on the mainland. Wikipedia quotes the writer Steven Runciman. He says the town of Mystras takes its name from a cone-shaped hill called Mizithra. Griekenland.net adds that the rocks are the Small and Big Mizithra. Together they make the plural Mizithres.
Titles on GetYourGuide and Viator use both spellings. Search for Myzithres Zakynthos and for Mizithres when you compare trips. The Greek spelling is Μυζήθρες.
What did the earthquake of twenty eighteen change at Myzithres?
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck south-west of Zakynthos in the early hours of 26 October. Griekenland.net reports that rock fell at Myzithres. Beaches now lie on both sides of the Big Myzithres.
Wikipedia puts the shock at 1:54 in the morning Greek time, 14 km below the surface. It reports no serious injuries on the island. The Dutch report adds that rock also fell at Navagio beach in the same quake.
Welcome to Zante explains the change. Before the quake, a strip of sea separated the two rocks. People called them the Myzithres islands. Gorgeous Unknown says the quake left a beach on the strip of land between the rocks and the island. That strip is why Myzithres Zakynthos is no longer a pair of islands.
What is the Myzithres Zakynthos beach like today?
The beach is a narrow strip below the cliffs with no facilities. Griekenland.net says it is reached from the sea only. Boat trips stop there to swim and snorkel in blue water that deepens straight from the shore.
Sources disagree on the surface. Gorgeous Unknown calls it a sandy beach. The beach database Beachsearcher describes a strip that is mostly pebbles. Beachsearcher also says the water deepens slightly from the waterline. Only a boat or a water taxi reaches the spot.
The roads-and-rivers travel blog calls it a very small, hardly visited beach. It says a hired boat lets you admire the rock from below. Welcome to Zante ranks the Myzithres Zakynthos beach among the three top places on the island for Instagram photos.
Where is the Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoint above Keri?
The Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoint stands on the cliff at the south-west tip of the island, 2 km from Keri village. The Keri lighthouse stands nearby, 19 km from Zakynthos Town. The main island road, the EO35, runs from the capital to Keri.
Gorgeous Unknown places the viewpoint in the village of Keri, just south-west of the Laganas Marine Park area. The Greek site Autotriti says tarmac leads all the way to the lighthouse. The news site in.gr describes Keri as a village of stone houses, narrow lanes and a paved square.
Welcome to Zante and the roads-and-rivers blog both describe a dirt and gravel stretch on the way to the viewpoint. The next sections cover the road and the walk to Myzithres Zakynthos in detail.
What are the three Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoints?
Three viewpoints look at the rocks. They are the official viewpoint with a glass fence, the restaurant balcony and a clifftop point with no fence. The first two are safe for children and slow walkers.
The official viewpoint shows the western side of the rocks. A glass fence lines the protected clifftop. A small canteen called Mizithres Summer Vibes sells coffee, drinks, light food, ice cream and cocktails. A bench offers a seat with a view. The canteen site says it stands at the edge of the cliff.
The restaurant viewpoint sits directly beside it, a little farther west. You see a little less cliff and a little more beach there. Its balcony has a glass walkway over the sea. Anyone can step onto the walkway for a photo at any time of day.
The third point sits right above the rocks. Gorgeous Unknown calls that view very dramatic, because the Myzithres Zakynthos rocks lie directly below.
How do you drive to Myzithres Zakynthos?
Drive south to Keri and follow your GPS to Mizithres Summer Vibes or the Keri Lighthouse restaurant. Gorgeous Unknown puts the drive to Myzithres Zakynthos at 20 km and about 45 minutes from Zakynthos Town. From Laganas it is 15 km.
Welcome to Zante describes two roads. One passes through the town of Keri and has dips that can damage a vehicle. The other branches left of the Keri Lighthouse, and the site recommends it. Park at the start of that road and walk the 500 m to the viewpoint.
The roads-and-rivers blog describes the same track as a short bumpy road full of stones and potholes. The writers made it in a small car. They advise parking at the start of the gravel road if you do not dare.
Welcome to Zante suggests a quad or a jeep for the dirt and rock on the way to Myzithres Zakynthos. Gorgeous Unknown recommends the Summer Vibes parking area if you plan to see every viewpoint. On the writer’s visit, parking there was free and had plenty of space.
How do you reach Myzithres Zakynthos without a car?
Take a bus to Limni Keri, join a guided sunset tour with hotel pickup, or go by boat. The KTEL bus list on Zanteisland.com shows about three daily runs from Zakynthos Town to Limni Keri.
The same list calls its run counts approximate. It says summer timetables change fast. It names Limni Keri as the stop, not the viewpoint. Check the current KTEL Zakynthos timetable, and ask how far the walk from the stop to the viewpoint is.
A Zakynthos operator listing on Manawa includes pickup within a 10 km radius of the meeting point. Alykes is the farthest pickup to the north-east. The operator’s listing on Trip Canvas says it emails the pickup time the day before or on the same day. The start follows the sunset.
GetYourGuide lists a 4-hour Keri Lake sunset tour with the Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoint and pickup available. By boat, the ride from a port takes about 40 minutes on an excursion. A private boat takes 25 to 30 minutes, according to Welcome to Zante.
What is the walk to the clifftop viewpoint like?
Look for the rutted dirt and gravel track that climbs to the left just before the Summer Vibes parking area. The walk up to Myzithres Zakynthos takes about 10 minutes. The clifftop point has no fence and no railing.
Gorgeous Unknown says a 4×4 or an all-terrain vehicle can drive up. Walking is the norm. At the top you can move along the edge to find an angle for photos. The writer warns that nothing guarantees the cliff will hold. She calls a visit here your own risk.
The same blog does not recommend this point for children. It also advises against it for people with limited mobility or a fear of heights. Those visitors can use the official viewpoint and the restaurant balcony instead.
One Trip Canvas tour operator mentions a walk of about 10 minutes on a stone path at the Mizithres viewpoint. The walk leads to the right viewing spot. Wear shoes with grip for the gravel.
What does the Keri Lighthouse restaurant offer?
The Keri Lighthouse restaurant has a large balcony above the sea. A glass walkway reaches out for photos. Gorgeous Unknown says it is busy at lunch and dinner, so book ahead and ask for an edge table.
Welcome to Zante recommends the terrace at two times of day. At lunch the colours of the sea are particularly bright. At sunset the sky turns orange with shades of pink. The restaurant gives a close view of Myzithres Zakynthos at both hours.
Griekenland.net interviewed the owner, Stamatis Liveris. He bought the land after long talks and built his house and taverna there. Each morning he watches the sunrise from table number one. He sees the Small and Big Myzithres from there. The ritual lasts about 20 minutes. He also calls the moonrise a magic moment.
What is the giant Greek flag near Myzithres?
It is a Greek flag of 700 square metres on a 50-metre mast beside the Keri Lighthouse taverna. Griekenland.net says the Guinness Book of Records lists it as the largest Greek flag in the world.
The taverna owner explained why he built it. Greece had won the European football title and hosted the Athens Olympics. He wanted to do something exceptional. He decided to make the largest Greek flag in the world and to fly it at his taverna in Keri.
The Greek site in.gr confirms that a Greek flag of impressive size went up near the lighthouse. Griekenland.net adds that you can see the flag from a long distance. It stands near the Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoints.
When does the sun set at the Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoint?
Sunset at Keri falls at 21:03 around 21 June and at 20:59 in mid July. It comes at 20:31 in mid August, 19:46 in mid September and 19:01 in mid October. These times use Greek summer time.
The sunrise-sunset.org calculator gives the Keri sunset as 20:13 on 15 April and 20:53 on 1 June. Mid April sunset comes 50 minutes before the sunset of 21 June.
Welcome to Zante suggests sipping a drink on a private boat while the sun sets between the two rocks. Gorgeous Unknown agrees that the sun drops between the rocks. She says the sky turns amber, red and gold at Myzithres Zakynthos.
The same calculator gives sunrise at 06:13 on 21 June and 07:43 on 15 October. Day length falls from 14 hours 49 minutes at midsummer to 11 hours 18 minutes in mid October.
Which season and time of day suit Myzithres?
Spring and autumn give pleasant temperatures at Myzithres Zakynthos. Summer is hotter and busier, but the sea is warmer. By day the water shows a brilliant blue against the white rocks, and sunset is the other time to go.
Gorgeous Unknown says daytime is also the time to swim. Arrive early, because other boats come and the bay is small. The writer calls the contrast of blue water and white rock ideal for photos in daylight.
Beachsearcher lists August as the warmest month, with air at 29.8°C and water at 27.9°C. January is the coldest month, with air at 13.1°C and water at 17.1°C. At Myzithres Zakynthos the sea is 10.8°C cooler in January than in August.
Which boat trips visit Myzithres Zakynthos?
Speedboat, glass-bottom, sunset and private boat trips all stop at Myzithres. GetYourGuide lists trips of 2 to 7 hours that leave from Agios Sostis, Laganas, Kalamaki and Keri.
The 3-hour speedboat trip from Agios Sostis is a semi-private tour for small groups of 8 to 14 people. It covers Laganas Bay and the Myzithres Zakynthos beach. It adds 2 to 3 swim stops and a search for turtles. Our Zakynthos speedboat tour page covers the wider speedboat routes.
Glass-bottom boats run the same coast more slowly. One listing is a 3-hour glass-bottom speedboat trip that swims at Marathonisi and Myzithres. Another lasts 4.5 hours and visits the National Marine Park. A 4-hour glass-bottom trip is wheelchair accessible, according to GetYourGuide.
Welcome to Zante says Myzithres Zakynthos excursions include a one-hour swim stop, to avoid overcrowding on the small beach. See also the Zakynthos boat tours page for other routes.
What does a sunset cruise to Myzithres include?
A sunset cruise to Myzithres Zakynthos lasts 3 to 4 hours on GetYourGuide. The trips swim at Marathonisi or Capo Marathia and pass the Keri caves. They end as the sun goes down behind the rocks. One trip adds a glass of wine.
The 4-hour sunset cruise from Kalamaki lists swimming at Myzithres Beach and Marathonisi. It also lists the Keri caves and arches, and the sunset with a glass of wine. It includes a transfer and a pickup option. The 3-hour Laganas cruise lists the rocks, the coves of Capo Marathia and a quick swim.
A semi-private 3-hour trip visits Oasis beach, Cameo Island and Marathonisi. It ends at the rocks for the sunset. Gorgeous Unknown describes a similar sunset cruise from Agios Sostis. It stops for swimming and snorkelling at Turtle Island and the Keri Caves. Compare more evening boats on our Zakynthos sunset cruise page.
What does a private boat to Myzithres Zakynthos cover?
A private boat to Myzithres Zakynthos sets its own route and pace. GetYourGuide lists private trips from a 2-hour sunset cruise to a 7-hour boat rental with no licence needed. Viator lists private boats for up to 5 or 7 guests.
The 2-hour private sunset cruise to Myzithres and the Keri Caves is for couples or small groups. They swim, snorkel and watch the sun dip into the sea. The 7-hour private boat rental from Laganas lists Mizithres, the Keri Caves, Marathonisi and the turtles of Caretta caretta.
A skippered private tour listed on Pelago starts at Keri Harbour. It stops at Cameo Island for turtles and swims at Marathonisi. It then swims at the Keri Caves. A stop at Mizithres Beach for 10 to 30 minutes follows. The route and the length of the swim stops can follow your wishes.
Gorgeous Unknown says boats under 40 hp need no licence on Zakynthos, and the operator gives a short lesson. The ride from Laganas takes about 30 minutes. Hire a captain if you doubt your skills. A captain also handles the docking.
Which sea caves and coves lie near Myzithres?
The Keri Caves lie on the boat route to Myzithres Zakynthos. The Eros Cave, Piscines Beach and the Blue Lagoon at Plakaki lie farther along the coast. Private boat itineraries link them to a swim stop at the rocks.
A private itinerary on Pelago calls the Eros Cave the Cave of Love. It says the cave is known for its turquoise colours. It describes Piscines Beach as a spot with pristine white sand and clear blue water. Only a private boat with a local skipper reaches it. The swim stop there lasts 10 to 30 minutes.
The same itinerary ends at the Blue Lagoon near Plakaki on the west coast. It describes a rugged coast with intensely blue water over a white limestone seabed. There is no organised beach, no bar and no umbrella. The swim stop lasts 30 to 40 minutes.
For a shared boat, GetYourGuide lists a 4-hour trip from Keri. It looks for turtles and visits Turtle Island and the Keri Caves. It swims at Mizithres and explores the Eros Cave. The listing calls it a sea trip for all ages, and it fits a Myzithres Zakynthos day on the water.
What is the Agalas and Damianos Cave sunset tour?
It is an evening tour that links the Myzithres Zakynthos viewpoint, Agalas village and Damianos Cave with a sunset stop. GetYourGuide lists a 4-hour Romantic Sunset Tour to Mizithres and Agalas Cave from Keri, with pickup and a private option.
A Zakynthos operator listing on Manawa sets out the stops of its Myzithres Zakynthos sunset tour. The group visits a small fishing village at Keri Lake and the Keri Mizithres viewpoint. It then drives to Agalas and explores Damiano’s Cave. The group pauses for the sunset and returns to the start.
Agalas sits among pine trees and olive groves, and its church has a large bell tower. Showcaves says the road ends on a hill at the Damianos restaurant. A short trail leads down to the cave. The portal has two levels. The lower passage is easy, and the upper one sits about 5 m above the ground.
Manawa describes a 150 m path to the cave, and Pelago calls the path loose and rocky. Manawa lists stalactites and stalagmites inside the two-storied cave.
Local legend gives the cave its name. Andronios, a dragon 300 m tall, terrorised Agalas. The ruler Damianos defeated him. As punishment the dragon built twelve wells, one for each month of the year. Eleven wells show on the surface, and the twelfth lies buried.
The wells still supply water, and each carries the name of its owner. A rock inside the cave looks like a horse’s head. After the walk the group sits at a stone-built area beside the cave. There they watch the sun touch the sea.
Can you swim and snorkel at Myzithres Zakynthos, and who does it suit?
Yes. Boat trips stop at Myzithres Beach to swim and snorkel, and Welcome to Zante reports fish over the submerged reef. The fenced viewpoints suit children and slow walkers. The clifftop point suits steady walkers.
Welcome to Zante advises you to bring a mask and fins. Gorgeous Unknown places the area inside the Zakynthos marine park, which protects Caretta caretta turtles. The blog urges extreme caution if you skipper your own boat there.
The turtle charity ARCHELON lists steps for boats in Laganas Bay. Keep to the 6-knot speed limit where boats are allowed. Observing boats stay 15 m from a turtle. All other vessels stay at least 45 m away. Keep quiet, and watch for no longer than 10 minutes.
GetYourGuide marks one glass-bottom trip as wheelchair accessible. A land sunset operator on Trip Canvas says its tour suits all fitness levels. It allows prams and strollers, though the stone path at the viewpoint is a 10-minute walk. That makes a Myzithres Zakynthos sunset tour open to families with small children.
How do you book a Myzithres Zakynthos trip?
Book a Myzithres Zakynthos trip through the GetYourGuide or Viator cards on this page. Every GetYourGuide trip shown here offers free cancellation. The advance notice runs from 30 minutes to 2 hours before the start.
The notice differs by trip. The sunset tours and the Kalamaki sunset cruise ask for 30 minutes. The glass-bottom speedboat trip asks for 1 hour 30 minutes. The private rental and the 4-hour Eros Cave trip ask for 2 hours.
The 3-hour speedboat trip and the glass-bottom speedboat trip both list pickup, while the private boat rental does not. One land sunset tour offers a different date or a full refund if bad weather cancels it. The Manawa listing promises free rescheduling or a refund for bad weather.
Browse every island option among our Zakynthos tours. If you want turtles too, our Zakynthos turtle spotting cruise page covers that trip.
What do travellers ask about Myzithres Zakynthos?
Is Myzithres Zakynthos inside the marine park?
Gorgeous Unknown says the area is part of the Zakynthos marine park. Zanteisland lists anchoring as forbidden in Zone B and allowed in Zone C. Ask your skipper which zone the stop lies in.
What does the Keri lighthouse look like?
The Lighthouse Digest database describes a white round masonry tower attached to a dwelling, with a green lantern roof. The light was established in nineteen twenty-five. It flashes white every 10 seconds and has a range of 17 nautical miles.
How big is Zakynthos, and where does it lie?
Wikipedia says Zakynthos lies about 20 km west of the Peloponnese mainland, with Kefalonia 15 km to the north. The island is about 40 km long and 20 km wide.
Which language do Myzithres Zakynthos land tours use?
The Trip Canvas listing says all tours of that operator run in spoken English. For other languages, the listing asks you to contact the operator and request written information.
When do the guided tours go to Myzithres?
Gorgeous Unknown says organised tours run mainly at sunset, when the sun drops between the two rocks. Her day option is a private boat trip that stops for a swim near Myzithres Beach and skips Cameo Island.
How do Greeks eat the cheese that named the rocks?
Wikipedia says fresh mizithra is soft, snow-white and creamy with a sweet, milky taste. Greeks eat it as a dessert with honey or as a meze with olives and tomato. The salted, aged form is grated over hot pasta.