Kalamaki Beach: Turtles and Sand on Southern Zakynthos

July 15, 2026July 5, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

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

Kalamaki: Crete’s Quiet Messara Beach Near Matala

July 14, 2026July 4, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Kalamaki sits on the southern shore of Crete in the Heraklion region, a low-rise beach village stretched along the Gulf of Messara. Grey sand and shallow dunes frame the coastline, part of a protected zone where loggerhead sea turtles come ashore to nest. Tavernas, small hotels and family-run guesthouses line the waterfront rather than towering … Read more