Tour of Laganas Bay
Starting point for a tour of Zakynthos
For most visitors to Zakynthos, Laganas, located in the middle of a large bay, is the starting point for a tour of the island. Despite the greatest overcrowding, you will find several interesting places to explore.
1 day
A tour of the nearest Laganas area
In the morning, head east from Laganas to the practically deserted beach, where you can best watch the landing planes. In the afternoon, explore the port of Agios Sostis, the adjacent beach and the famous island of Cameo
Beaches around Laganas
Two different worlds side by side
Laganas, as the largest tourist resort in Zakynthos, offers only totally crowded beaches. However, you only have to walk a few hundred meters to the east and suddenly the whole beach is practically yours. In addition, charter planes fly over your head as a bonus. continue reading
The port of Agios Sostis and the island of Cameo
Harbor, island and nice beaches
South of the tourist center of Zakynthos Laganas you will find the small picturesque port of Agios Sostis. One of the reasons to come here is because he sets out on a trip to see the turtles. In addition, the iconic island of Cameo is directly opposite the port. The private beach in Agios Sostis is up to a few hundred meters away, so you can thank the adjacent beach, which basically belongs to Laganas continue reading
Day 2
Kalamaki and Marathonisi
In the morning, head east to the bay to Kalamaki. Don't forget to climb the cliffs here. You can also take a short hike to the very east, where there is a long deserted beach. In the afternoon, take a turtle boat trip to the beautiful island of Marathonisi
Swimming on Kalamaki beach
Beach under the cliff
To the northeast of the bustling resort of Laganas lies the much smaller Kalamaki. The local beach is interesting mainly for its location under a large cliff and the proximity of Mount Skopos. It is worth taking a short walk to the adjacent deserted beach even closer to the mountain. As a bonus, there is also very close tracking of landing aircraft continue reading
Cruise to the island of Marathonisi
Sailing for turtles to a beautiful island
The second most popular boat trip on the island of Zakynthos is a trip to the turtles Kareta and to the beautiful island of Marathonisi, where there are, among other things, two nice beaches. continue reading
Day 3
Agios Sostis and Porto Koukla
On the third day, take a trip to Agios Sostis beach and those who have a little adventurous spirit can thrive up to the cliffs behind Porto Koukl. If you do not want to drive at a slow pace, you can do this even in the afternoon of the first day
Swimming in Agios Sostis and Porto Koukla
View of Marathonis
Agios Sostis is a small resort within walking distance of the capital Laganas. The beach has nice views of Marathonisi Island and Cameo Island. Beware, however, there are also small biting fish, which will not give you peace if you stop for a while in the water. Further south, it is much less lively. This part is called Porto Koukla continue reading
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