All Beaches

Beaches of Zakynthos

From the protected turtle sanctuary to white sand beaches — 49 beaches, each different.

Sekania Beach — Closed to Visitors
★★★★★ 5
Boat Only

Sekania Beach — Closed to Visitors

Sekania Beach Zakynthos — permanently closed turtle sanctuary.

closed to visitors turtle sanctuary caretta caretta
Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)
★★★★★ 4.9
Boat Only

Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)

Complete guide to Navagio Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos.

★ iconic shipwreck cliffs
Porto Limnionas
★★★★★ 4.8
Moderate

Porto Limnionas

Porto Limnionas Zakynthos — dramatic cliff inlet with crystal water, sea caves and cliff jumping.

↓ cliff jumping ~ snorkeling sea caves
Marathonisi (Turtle Island)
★★★★★ 4.7
Boat Only

Marathonisi (Turtle Island)

Marathonisi Turtle Island Zakynthos — uninhabited island with wild beaches and snorkelling with sea turtles.

turtle island ≈ boat trip ~ snorkeling
Porto Vromi
★★★★★ 4.7
Moderate

Porto Vromi

Porto Vromi Zakynthos — the quiet gateway to Navagio Beach with crystal-clear water, great tavernas and far fewer crowds.

quiet boat launch crystal clear
Gerakas Beach
★★★★★ 4.6
Easy

Gerakas Beach

Gerakas Beach Zakynthos — protected turtle nesting site with golden sand and clay cliffs.

turtle nesting protected family friendly
Mizithra Beach
★★★★★ 4.6
Moderate

Mizithra Beach

Mizithra Beach Zakynthos — tiny hidden beach between dramatic sea rocks with extraordinary turquoise water.

sandy secluded ◆ hidden gem
Korakonisi Beach
★★★★★ 4.5
Moderate

Korakonisi Beach

Korakonisi Beach Zakynthos — dramatic natural rock arch on the west coast.

rock arch remote adventure
Porto Zoro Beach
★★★★★ 4.5
Easy

Porto Zoro Beach

Porto Zoro Beach Zakynthos — beautiful golden sand beach on the Vassilikos peninsula with dramatic rock formations in the water.

golden sand rock formations scenic
Stenitis Beach (Porto Stenitis)
★★★★★ 4.5
Moderate

Stenitis Beach (Porto Stenitis)

Stenitis Beach Zakynthos — secluded fjord-like bay on the wild west coast with crystal-clear water.

pebble secluded wild
Xigia Sulfur Beach
★★★★★ 4.5
Easy

Xigia Sulfur Beach

Xigia Sulfur Beach Zakynthos — natural hot sulfur springs, therapeutic waters and a unique beach experience.

sulfur springs therapeutic natural spa
Ammoudi Beach
★★★★☆ 4.4
Easy

Ammoudi Beach

Ammoudi Beach Zakynthos — quiet sandy beach on the north coast with shallow waters and excellent local tavernas.

sandy family friendly peaceful
Cameo Island (Agios Sostis)
★★★★☆ 4.4
Easy

Cameo Island (Agios Sostis)

Cameo Island Zakynthos (Agios Sostis) — tiny island with iconic wooden bridge, clear water and unforgettable sunsets.

island wooden bridge sunset
Kremidi Beach
★★★★☆ 4.4
Moderate

Kremidi Beach

Kremidi Beach Zakynthos — hidden pebble beach on the north coast with stunning cliffs and crystal-clear water.

pebble secluded wild
Limni Keriou
★★★★☆ 4.4
Easy

Limni Keriou

Limni Keriou Zakynthos — quiet diving bay in the SW with boat trips to spectacular Keri Caves.

diving snorkelling caves
Pelagaki Beach
★★★★☆ 4.4
Moderate

Pelagaki Beach

Pelagaki Beach Zakynthos — hidden pebble cove on the north coast accessed by cliff stairs.

pebble secluded ◆ hidden gem
Plaka Beach
★★★★☆ 4.4
Easy

Plaka Beach

Plaka Beach Zakynthos — quiet sandy beach on the Vasilikos peninsula with shallow waters.

sandy family friendly peaceful
Roxa Beach
★★★★☆ 4.4
Boat Only

Roxa Beach

Roxa Beach Zakynthos — hidden cove accessible only by boat on the west coast.

boat only hidden west coast
Banana Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Banana Beach

Banana Beach Zakynthos — lively beach on the Vasilikos peninsula with golden sand, water sports and beach bars.

water sports family friendly golden sand
Bouka Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Bouka Beach

Bouka Beach Zakynthos — long sandy beach near Zakynthos Town with shallow waters and beach bars.

sandy family friendly shallow water
Dafni Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Dafni Beach

Dafni Beach Zakynthos — protected sea turtle nesting beach in the National Marine Park.

turtle nesting protected marine park
Finikas Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Finikas Beach

Finikas Beach Zakynthos — sandy beach on the north coast with diving centre and rich marine life.

sandy family friendly diving
Kalamaki Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Kalamaki Beach

Kalamaki Beach Zakynthos — quiet sandy beach on the edge of the Marine Park with loggerhead turtle nesting grounds.

turtle habitat quiet golden sand
Katragaki Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Katragaki Beach

Katragaki Beach Zakynthos — small beach on the north coast with diving centre and excellent sunrise views.

sand pebble diving family friendly
Porto Koukla Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Porto Koukla Beach

Porto Koukla Beach Zakynthos — quiet sandy beach near Laganas with shallow waters and relaxed atmosphere.

sandy family friendly peaceful
Porto Roma Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Easy

Porto Roma Beach

Porto Roma Beach Zakynthos — picturesque sandy beach on Vasilikos peninsula with excellent taverna and clear waters.

sandy family friendly peaceful
Vromoneri Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Moderate

Vromoneri Beach

Vromoneri Beach Zakynthos — secluded pebble beach on the south coast with crystal-clear water.

pebble beach remote crystal water
Xigia Pigadi Beach
★★★★☆ 4.3
Moderate

Xigia Pigadi Beach

Xigia Pigadi Beach Zakynthos — narrow pebble cove on the north coast with stunning turquoise water.

pebble dramatic scenery cliffs
Agios Sostis Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Agios Sostis Beach

Agios Sostis Beach Zakynthos — sunset beach connected to famous Cameo Island.

cameo island sunset beach bar
Alykanas Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Alykanas Beach

Alykanas Beach Zakynthos — soft sandy beach on the north coast with shallow waters, water sports and family-friendly facilities.

family friendly sandy shallow water
Drosia Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Drosia Beach

Drosia Beach Zakynthos — small pebble beach on the north coast with natural shade and organised sunbeds.

pebble peaceful shaded
Ionio Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Ionio Beach

Ionio Beach Zakynthos — well-organised sandy beach on the south coast with excellent facilities.

sandy family friendly organized
Makris Gialos Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Moderate

Makris Gialos Beach

Makris Gialos Beach Zakynthos — remote pebble beach in the north with sea caves and crystal-clear water.

pebble beach snorkelling caves
Mavratzis Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Mavratzis Beach

Mavratzis Beach Zakynthos — sandy beach on Vasilikos peninsula with water sports and sunbeds.

sandy family friendly water sports
Marathias Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Marathias Beach

Marathias Beach Zakynthos — secluded beach on the south coast with mixed sand-pebble shore.

sandy pebble peaceful remote
Planos Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Planos Beach

Planos Beach Zakynthos — sandy beach extending from Tsilivi with shallow waters and water sports.

sandy family friendly shallow water
Porto Kaminia Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Porto Kaminia Beach

Porto Kaminia Beach Zakynthos — quiet sandy beach on the Vasilikos peninsula with shallow waters.

sandy family friendly peaceful
Psarou Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Psarou Beach

Psarou Beach Zakynthos — quiet sandy beach on the north coast with excellent beachfront taverna.

sandy family friendly peaceful
Vasilikos Beach
★★★★☆ 4.2
Easy

Vasilikos Beach

Vasilikos Beach Zakynthos — long quiet sandy beach on the Vassilikos peninsula near boutique hotels.

long beach quiet south east
Ammos Beach
★★★★☆ 4.1
Easy

Ammos Beach

Ammos Beach Zakynthos — sandy beach near Zakynthos Town popular with locals for evening swims.

sandy family friendly near town
Laganas Beach
★★★★☆ 4.1
Easy

Laganas Beach

Laganas Beach Zakynthos — 9km of golden sand, sea turtle habitat and beach resort atmosphere.

turtle habitat marine park long beach
Plakaki Beach
★★★★☆ 4.1
Moderate

Plakaki Beach

Plakaki Beach Zakynthos — natural limestone rock platforms on the west coast, accessible only on foot.

rock platforms swimming hiking
Tsilivi Beach
★★★★☆ 4.1
Easy

Tsilivi Beach

Tsilivi Beach Zakynthos — Blue Flag sandy beach with watersports, sunbeds and restaurants.

blue flag watersports family friendly
Agia Triada Beach (Asteria)
★★★★☆ 4
Easy

Agia Triada Beach (Asteria)

Agia Triada Beach Zakynthos — small sandy beach next to the marina, walking distance from Zakynthos Town.

sandy near town marina
Agios Nikolaos Beach
★★★★☆ 4
Easy

Agios Nikolaos Beach

Agios Nikolaos Beach Zakynthos — small harbour beach in the NE, gateway to the famous Blue Caves.

harbour blue caves boat tours
Alykes Beach
★★★★☆ 4
Easy

Alykes Beach

Alykes Beach Zakynthos — shallow sandy family beach in the north with nearby salt lakes.

family friendly flat water salt flats
Ambula Beach
★★★★☆ 4
Moderate

Ambula Beach

Ambula Beach Zakynthos — remote adventure beach in the SW with cliff jumping platforms.

↓ cliff jumping adventure remote
Argassi Beach
★★★★☆ 4
Easy

Argassi Beach

Argassi Beach Zakynthos — sandy beach just 4km from Zakynthos Town with water sports and full facilities.

family friendly sandy resort beach
Krioneri Beach
★★★★☆ 4
Easy

Krioneri Beach

Krioneri Beach Zakynthos — rocky beach just 1.

pebble rocky near town local favourite