Best Zakynthos Beaches

Location: On the northwestern side of Zakynthos island
Description: The cove of Navagio is the top seashore of Zakynthos Island, showcasing an idyllic setting with jaw-dropping waters, thin white sand, surrounding rocks, and a fascinating old shipwreck.
Note (2023): Guests can only swim 40 meters from Navagio. They can not access the beach due to work being done to prevent landslides up until October 31st.

Location: 18 km south of Zakynthos Town
Description: Gerakas is a very popular, sandy seashore with clear waters, a shallow seabed, and a handful of sunbed pairs while also being a natural habitat for the Caretta-Caretta sea turtle.

Location: 6 km south of Zakynthos Town
Description: The seashore of Kalamaki Beach is sandy with shallow, warm waters, some sunbed pairs, refreshment spots, and an occasional habitat of the Caretta Caretta turtle.

Location: 32 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Agios Nikolaos Beach is a cosmopolitan seashore near the namesake port showcasing a sandy shore, clear waters, a handful of sun loungers, and a lovely nearby church.

Location: 17 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Zoro is a beach with a coarse sand-and-pebble shore, some characteristic rocks, clear waters, sun loungers, and a beach bar.

Location: 14 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Banana is a large beach with fine golden sand and gorgeous waters, hosting plenty of snack bars, an array of sun lounger pairs, and watersport amenities.

Location: 37 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Vromi is a small-sized coast with a pebbly shoreline, beautiful waters, a beach bar, and a handful of rental boats.

Location: 17 km southwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Keri Beach is a fantastic swimming spot in southern Zakynthos, featuring mesmerizing waters, a pebbly shore, a smooth seabed, a few nearby shops, and plenty of natural shading.

Location: 5 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Tsilivi Beach is a popular seashore in Zakynthos, boasting plenty of soft sand and a shallow seabed alongside an array of sunbed pairs, parasols, and tourist-focused amenities.

Location: 9 km south of Zakynthos Town
Description: Laganas is a prime beach destination in Zakynthos, boasting a sandy shore, clean waters, tourist and partying facilities, as well as being a protected habitat of the endangered Caretta-Caretta sea turtle.

Location: 11 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Agios Sostis is a small beach on the southern side of Zakynthos Island, boasting a sand-filled shore, clear shallow waters, sunbeds, nearby beach facilities, and boat rentals.

Location: 16 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Alykanas is a busy, tourist-filled beach resort on the northern side of Zakynthos, showcasing soft sand and clear, shallow waters, along with sun loungers and watersport facilities.

Location: 18 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Alykes is a long and sandy beach on the northern side of Zakynthos, hosting sunbed pairs and watersport facilities, along with large amounts of visitors during the summertime.

Location: 10 km northeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Amboula is a small-sized beach with a calm atmosphere, plenty of loungers, clean waters, a sandy shore, watersport amenities, and nearby dining choices

Location: 4.2 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Argassi Beach is a small sandy shore with clear waters, sunbeds, and watersport facilities in a popular tourist resort close to Zakynthos Town.

Location: 15 km south of Zakynthos Town
Description: A remote seashore in southern Zakynthos, Dafni hosts fewer visitors than its local counterparts, while having a sandy shore, clear blue waters, and gorgeous seaside views.

Location: 12 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Drosia is an organized, pebbly beach in Zakynthos, with a handful of sunbeds, some natural shading, and clear waters.

Location: 13 km southwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Koukla is an organized beach close to Laganas and Limni Keriou, showcasing lush surrounding greenery, a gray coast, and warm, clear sea waters.

Location: 21 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Xigia Pigadi is a narrow, pebble-filled beach on the northern side of Zakynthos, boasting beautiful surroundings and awe-inspiring turquoise water colors.

Location: 21.8 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Xigia Sulfur is the northernmost cove in the area of Xigia, boasting a gorgeous shore, awe-inspiring waters, and astonishing surounding vegetation while having an easy access.

Location: 21.4 km southwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Pelagaki is an amazing alternative to the popular beaches of Xigia. It is a hidden gem that does not attract many visitors due to the steep stairs you have to climb down in order to get there.

Location: 30 km west of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Limnionas is a secluded, rocky cove with a handful of sun loungers, perfect for diving from its rocks into the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian.

Location: 24 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Makris Gialos is a wonderful small beach with crystal-clear waters and gravel-like pebbles, hosting a handful of sunbeds and some lovely nearby caves.

Location: 19.6 km south of Zakynthos Town
Description: Marathias is a secluded, pebbly beach with a handful of pay-to-use sunbeds on the southern side of Zakynthos Island, frequented by visitors that prefer a relaxing time near the sea.

Location: 14.2 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: The small beach of Plaka boasts a sandy coast and shallow clean waters, as well as plenty of sunbed pairs at a cost.

Location: 6.5 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Planos is among the most popular beaches in Zakynthos,being a sandy extension of Tsilivi resort with clear waters and watersport options.

Location: 9.4 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Kaminia Beach is a seashore with a sandy coastline, family-friendly shallow waters, and an array of sun loungers for visitors.

Location: 16 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Roma is a gorgeous, picturesque beach with crystal-clear waters, beautiful greenery surroundings, and plenty of sun loungers.

Location: 32 km west of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Stenitis is a lovely, untouched fjord-shaped bay with awe-inspiring crystalline waters, small-sized caves, and a deep seabed for diving and snorkeling.

Location: 12 km north of Zakynthos Town
Description: Psarou Beach is an easy-to-spot, sand-filled seashore showcasing clear waters, a shallow seabed, a beachside tavern, and no on-the-beach amenities.

Location: 27 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Kremidi Beach is a gorgeous, secluded seashore in northern Zakynthos, featuring pretty waters, a pebbly shore, few visitors, and a complete absence of beach facilities.

Location: 1.5 km north of Zakynthos Town
Description: Krioneri is a seashore near the town of Zakynthos with a rocky coastline, clear waters, a handful of palm trees, and a lack of beach facilities.

Location: 16 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Ksechoriatis Beach is a lesser-known seashore with fine sand, clear waters, some natural shade, and no beach amenities.

Location: 29 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Madrakia Beach is a pebble shore with little to no on-the-beach amenities, crystal-clear waters, large trees, and a nearby restaurant.

Location: 15 km southeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Mavratzis Beach is a sandy shore with multiple rows of sunbeds for rent, a beach bar, a shallow seabed, and plenty of fun watersport activities.

Location: 22 km southwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Mizithra Beach is a tiny shore between two large sea rocks, featuring jaw-dropping turquoise colorways and a bright sandy coastline.

Location: 0.5 km north of Zakynthos Town
Description: Plaz EOT offers clear waters, a sand-filled seabed, a few sun loungers, and some bar restaurants by the shore.

Location: 28 km west of Zakynthos Town
Description: Porto Roxa is a scenic spot filled with rocks, having clear waters, mesmerizing views over the horizon, nearby cave formations, and some facilities near the coast.

Location: 20 km north of Zakynthos Town
Description: The beach of Porto Niova is an excellent beach destination, hosting stunning waters, a soft seabed, a handful of on-the-beach amenities, and a premium beachside canteen.

Location: 16 km north of Zakynthos Town
Description: The beach of Rasa boasts beautiful waters, a rock-filled beachline, nearby restaurant facilities, and no on-the-beach loungers or parasols.

Location: 33 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Sfogio is a mesmerizing, secluded seashore in western Zakynthos featuring a sand-and-pebble beach, gorgeous waters, and no on-the-beach facilities.

Location: 1.5 km north of Zakynthos Town
Description: Agia Triada (or Asteria) Beach is a small seashore next to a marina, with a sandy coast and a few sunbeds for rent.

Location: 6.4 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Finikas Beach is a sand-filled shore with clear, shallow waters, gorgeous marine life, plenty of sunbeds, a diving center, and a beachside snack bar.

Location: 8.5 km northwest of Zakynthos Town
Description: Katragaki Beach is a small shore with sand and pebbles, clear waters, a shallow seabed, an abundance of beachside sun loungers, a diving center, and a fascinating sunrise.

Location: 27 km northeast of Zakynthos Town
Description: Vathi Lagadi is a remote shore with stunning turquoise waters, a pebbly shore, some natural shade, and an absence of beach facilities.