Vasilikos: The Green Peninsula of Southeast Zakynthos

Vasilikos: The Green Peninsula of Southeast Zakynthos

Vasilikos is a long green peninsula reaching out from the southeast corner of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, dividing Laganas Bay from the open sea. It is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the island, cloaked in olive groves, vineyards and pine, with a string of fine beaches along its shores. Among … Read more

Kalamaki Beach: Turtles and Sand on Southern Zakynthos

Kalamaki Beach: Turtles and Sand on Southern Zakynthos

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

Dafni Beach: A Quiet Turtle Shore of Zakynthos

Dafni Beach: A Quiet Turtle Shore of Zakynthos

Dafni Beach sits quietly on the Vasilikos peninsula in the southeast of Zakynthos, reached by a winding road that descends through olive groves. This sandy stretch belongs to the National Marine Park of Zakynthos and serves as one of the island’s key loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches. The sand is coarse and golden, the water … Read more

Gerakas Beach: Golden Sands and Turtles on Zakynthos

Gerakas Beach: Golden Sands and Turtles on Zakynthos

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: The Long Sandy Bay of Southern Zakynthos

Laganas Beach: The Long Sandy Bay of Southern Zakynthos

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