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
Agios Sostis is a small coastal spot at the western end of Laganas Bay on the Ionian island of Zakynthos. The islet was once separate and is now a green peninsula of tavernas, bars and rooms above the sea. Its best-known feature is Cameo Island, a tiny private islet just offshore joined to the mainland … Read more
Kampi sits on the west coast of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, where sheer cliffs plunge into the open sea near the villages of Maries and Anafonitria. A huge concrete cross crowns the cliff edge, honouring islanders lost in wartime and at sea, and marking one of the finest sunset spots on the island. Ancient … Read more
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
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
Bochali rises above the rooftops of Zakynthos Town like a balcony of green pine and old stone. This leafy neighbourhood crowns the hill with the ruined Venetian fortress locals call the Kastro. The walled stronghold was the island’s old capital before the town spread down to the shore. Steps wind up from the streets below, … Read more
Saint Dionysios stands at the heart of Zakynthos, binding the faith, history and identity of the island together like no other figure. Born into the noble Sigouros family in the sixteenth century, he devoted his life to the church and became a monk and later a bishop. His life of mercy and his famous act … 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
Marathonisi is a small uninhabited islet in Laganas Bay on the south coast of Zakynthos, and its low green profile and pale headland make it look exactly like a swimming turtle. The resemblance is so striking that the whole islet is called Turtle Island. Visitors reach it by boat from Keri, Agios Sostis or Laganas, … Read more