Argassi sits on the southeast coast of Zakynthos, just a short drive from the island’s capital at the foot of the Vasilikos peninsula. What began as a small fishing village has grown into one of the busiest package-holiday resorts on the island, lined with hotels, apartments, tavernas, bars, and shops along a single main road … Read more
Makris Gialos is a small pebble cove on the northeast coast of Zakynthos. It lies between the resort of Alykes and the northern cape. White and grey pebbles line the shore, and the water is clear and calm. Rock formations, low cliffs and little caves ring the cove. This makes it one of the best … Read more
Alykes sits on the northeast coast of Zakynthos, named for the old salt pans behind it. A long sandy Blue Flag beach with shallow calm water suits families, backed by tavernas and small hotels. Behind the village, the former salt flats spread out as a quiet wetland where birds gather. A stone bridge and a … Read more
Kalamaki Beach sits at the eastern end of Laganas Bay on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, right next to the resort that shares its name. The long stretch of soft, golden sand slopes gently into shallow water, making it ideal for families and swimmers alike. This shoreline belongs to the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, … Read more
Tsilivi is a popular beach resort on the east coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, a short drive north of the island’s capital. Its long, sandy Blue Flag beach slopes gently into shallow, calm water, making it a favourite for families with young children. Behind the sand, a lively resort strip holds hotels, apartments, … Read more
Banana Beach stretches along the southeastern coast of Zakynthos as one of the longest sandy shores on this Ionian island. The beach takes its name from its long, gently curving shape, sweeping along the Vasilikos peninsula. Soft golden sand meets shallow, warm, clear water that slopes in gently, inviting swimmers of all ages. Low green … Read more
Xigia is a small pebble cove on the northeast coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, set below steep cliffs clad in dark cypress and pine. Its fame comes from natural springs that seep sulphur and other minerals into the sea, giving the water a faint sulphur smell and pale, milky swirls. Visitors speak of … Read more
Gerakas Beach stretches along the southeastern tip of Zakynthos, where the Vasilikos peninsula meets the Ionian Sea. Soft clay cliffs rise behind a sweep of golden sand, and clear shallow water laps the shore. This shore ranks among the finest on the island and stands as one of the most crucial loggerhead sea turtle nesting … Read more
Laganas Beach is the longest beach on the Ionian island of Zakynthos, a broad strip of soft sand curving along the southern bay that shares its name. The resort town behind it serves as the main centre for nightlife and family tourism on the island, lined with hotels, tavernas, bars and shops. The water is … Read more
Rodakino is a quiet coastal area in the Rethymno district on the south coast of Crete, resting between the resort of Plakias and the Venetian castle of Frangokastello. Its name means peach, a soft word for a soft place. Long sandy and pebble beaches line the shore below two hillside villages, washed by the clear … Read more