The most beautiful places of Zakynthos
The best of Zakynthos
In Zakynthos you will find not only the famous Navagio Beach with its wreck, but also many other beautiful places to visit. On the west coast are the high cliffs, on the Vasilikos peninsula beautiful beaches. Come and see the best places in Zakynthos
Navagio Beach
The most famous beach of Zakynthos
One of the most famous beaches of Greece is Navagio beach in Zakynthos. Probably the most famous wreck lying between the high cliffs. The sea here has an amazing blue color thanks to its tiny white stones. The beach is only accessible from the sea. continue reading
Plakaki Rocks
The most beautiful rocks in Zakynthos
If you take a narrow winding road from Agalas, you get to a place called Plakaki. From the viewpoints on both sides, you can enjoy the splendid cliff and rocky pyramids sticking out of the sea. In addition, you can descend down the staircase right to the sea and enjoy the beautiful landscapes continue reading
Mizithres Rocks
Beautiful rock pyramids on Zakynthos
Not far from the town of Keri is not only the famous sunset point, but also two rock pyramids Mizithres. From the nearby you can see them on a boat trip or from the height of the Keriou tavern. The view is absolutely impressive. continue reading
Dafni Beach
Beautiful beach at huge cliff
The southern part of the Vasilikos peninsula falls into the sea with steep cliffs. Near one of them you will find the beautiful, large Dafni Beach. The road here is narrow, full of curves – it must overcome the mountainous hinterland of the peninsula. You can expect some restrictions on visitors here, as the turtles lay eggs here continue reading
Gerakas Beach
Beautiful beach at the very end of Zakynthos
At the very end of the mountainous peninsula Vasilikos you will find the beautiful, large beach of Gerakas. It is famous for its colorful clifff. Also nearby you will find a small rock town with white „chimneys“. Even on this beach, turtles lay their eggs, so there are some restrictions on visitors. continue reading
Zakynthos Town
The historic center of the island
If you are interested in monuments and cities, the capital of Zakynthos is basically the only place that can offer here. There is a beautiful pedestrian zone, a promenade along the harbor, an interesting church of Agios Dionisos. Its own historic center is located north of Dionysios Solomos Square continue reading
Porto Zorro Beach
Beach with beautiful rocks
Porto Zorro Beach (or Porto Azurro), depending on which side of the beach you are among the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos The sandy beach is surrounded by several large rock blocks. Unfortunately, it is a very crowded and organized beach continue reading
Porto Limnionas bay
Small fjord in Zakynthos
Porto Limnionas is a narrow bay on the west coast of Zakynthos. You will get here along the narrow roads from Agios Leon. However, it is not a classic beach – you go straight from the rock into deep water. If there were not so many visitors here, it is a fairytale place. This place is definitely not suitable for small children. continue reading
Kalamaki Beach
Beach at the foot of mountain Skopos
Vasilikos Peninsula begins with its highest mountain – Skopos (496 meters above sea level). At its foot, at the end of the long Laganas Bay is located Kalamaki Beach. As a bonus, there are also beautiful cliffs, the best view of the beach. Similar to Agios Sostis, there are also biting fish continue reading
Blue caves on Zakynthos
Beautiful rock arches and caves
Blue Caves is a popular destination for visitors on Zakynthos. They are just a short distance from Agios Nikolaos Port, where many cruise ships depart for them. You can also park your car directly above them and then follow the long staircase. It is a variety of rock arches and small caves continue reading
Xigia Beach
Famous Sulfur Beach in Zakynthos
Xigia Beach is famous mainly for its healing sulfur springs. The smell of sulfur is really strong here and surely stay on everything you bring here. The beach itself is beautiful with small pebbles and an adjacent cave. Being just a short walk from the main road and really small, you will certainly not have privacy here continue reading
Limni Keriou Beach
Beautiful beach at mountainous peninsula
Right next to the mountainous peninsula Keri is located the beautiful pebble beach of Limni Keriou (commonly referred to as Keri Beach). Thanks to the tall trees right next to the beach you will find a pleasant shade despite the noon heat. There is also a small harbor, where you can take a trip to some of the popular boat trips continue reading
Port of Agios Nikolaos
East starting point on Navagio
The port of Agios Nikolaos is known mainly because it is a good starting point for both the Blue Caves and the famous Navagio Beach with its wreck. It is also a nice place in itself. Its northern part also has a nice beach and there is an interesting view of the adjacent island continue reading
Cameo Island
The famous islet at Agios Sostis
The famous Cameo is located directly opposite the port of Agios Sostis. It features a small resort and a small beach overlooking the sea. He also became famous for his long wooden bridge, which can be reached with a dry foot. Unfortunately, it is now closed to the public continue reading
Marathonisi Beach
Beach as the Golden Horn
On many enticing photos on a boat trip to the island of Marathonisi've taken it from a height of Marathonisi beach looking as golden horn embedded in the sea. It doesn't look so amazing directly from the place, thanks to dozens of moored boats and a crowd of excursionists. In the early evening, however, it becomes depopulated and it looks much better there continue reading
Ano Gerakari
Village, church and beautiful viewpoint
Above the village of Gerakari there is a church visible from all sides. The view from him is absolutely amazing – both on the main mountain ridge of Zakynthos and on the bay of Alikes or endless olive groves. If you dare to ride through the narrow streets up here certainly will not regret it continue reading
Makris Gialos Beach
Beautiful beach in the northeast of Zakynthos
Just a short distance from the famous Xigia beach is located another beautiful and slightly larger pebble beach called Makris Gialos (sometimes called Mikro Nisi by a nearby settlement). Unlike Xigia, however, there are no sulfur springs, so it does not smell of sulfur here continue reading
Laganas Beach
The most famous place for the turtles in Zakynthos
The beach at Laganas has two completely different ends. Right in the city is totally ovecrowded, and there is no reason to spend any time here. Far away it looks like in another world – an endless sandy beach without buildings and without people. There are only marked eggs of turtle's eggs. As a bonus, landing planes are best viewed from here. continue reading
Marathonisi Cave
Cave and beautiful beach on Turtle Island
On the southern side of the island of Marathonisi (also known as Turtle Island) you will find the rock arches and caves so classic for Zakynthos. Next to it is a small beautiful beach where you can also get to the cave continue reading
Rock towers at Gerakas beach
Little Cappadocia on Zakynthos
At the very western end of Gerakas Beach, where virtually none of the beach visitors come, you will find a miniature rock town of white fairy chimneys. There are several paths, so you can crawl through here without any problem continue reading
Marathias Rock Plates
Excellent view of Marathonisi Island
On the southernmost tip of Zakynthos you will find the village of Marathias. In front of it is an interesting area where white rocky plateaus fall into the sea. So entering the water is not as comfortable as on other beaches, but for that you have beautiful water without algae and right at the beginning you can swim. The bonus is a view of the beautiful Marathonisi Island, just two kilometers away continue reading
Eleftherotria Monastery
Monastery with beautiful garden
Not far from the village of Macharedo you will find one of the most important monuments in the interior of Zakynthos – the Eleftherotria Women's Monastery. A nice garden is adjacent to the monastery and there are interesting views of the surrounding hills and olive orchards continue reading
Agios Sostis Beach
Beach with beautiful views of Turtle Island
Agios Sostis Beach is just a very narrow beach, above which builds the small town. What makes her interesting is a nice view from her. Only a short distance away is the island of Cameo or the famous Turtle Island Marathonisi. Little unpleasant are the little fish that will try to nibble you continue reading
Damianos Cave
The most famous caves in the hinterland of Zakynth
Right next to the town of Agalas, you will find Damianos caves. The lower cave is easily accessible on foot from a very nice tavern where you can watch the sunset. The upper cave is just above the bottom. You have to climb here continue reading
Alikes Beach
Beach with beautiful mountain views
The northernmost tourist resort in Zakynthos is Alikes. There is a long sandy beach overlooking the highest hills of Zakynthos, rising to a height of 700 meters above sea level. continue reading
Psarou Beach
Small nice beach
To the north of the island you will find a number of small, uncrowded beaches. One of them is Psara. You can find it a few hundred meters from the main road east of Amoudi continue reading
Kiliomenos
Mountain village with famous bell tower
Perhaps the most famous bell tower in Zakynthos can be found in the mountain village of Kiliomenos (476 meters above sea level). The village is surrounded by hills and due to the fact that is located on the main road leading west of the island, it is quite frequented by tourists. Local people sell here besides olive oil, honey and wine. continue reading
Tsilvi Beach
The busiest beach in the north of Zakynthos
Just off the capital of Zakynthos Island, there are two towns Tsilvi – Planos. Here is more than a kilometer long sandy beach. It is one of the busiest beaches of the island. From the beach there is a pretty nice view of the mountains in the background continue reading
