Boat-Trip Beaches in Zakynthos

Boat access: Water sports, snorkelling and boat trips are also recorded, so swimmers should remain aware of marked watercraft lanes and local guidance.

Alykanas Beach is a long, gently shelving sandy shore on the northeast coast of Zakynthos beside Alykes, with occasional small pebbly patches. The water is typically clear, shallow for a long distance and recorded as calm, while light onshore breezes can add small afternoon chop.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Certification

Blue Flag

Boat access: Water sports operators and boat trips to nearby sights (e.g., Blue Caves/Navagio) depart from this area, so bathers should remain within buoyed zones and be mindful of passing craft.

Long, mostly sandy shoreline merging with Alykanas, with some mixed sandy–pebble patches. The water is typically clear and very shallow for a long distance, making entry easy and swimming comfortable.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Roadside

Certification

Blue Flag

Boat access: Water sports and boat trips are also listed, and swimmers should stay aware of marked activity lanes and local guidance.

Tsilivi Beach is a long, mainly sandy bay on Zakynthos’s northeast coast, beside the resort of Tsilivi and Planos. The water is recorded as typically calm and the shore as family-friendly, while the gradual, shallow character described in the existing record suits an easy resort-beach visit.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Boat access: expect generally moderate conditions with occasional chop and boat wake from frequent departures to the Blue Caves and Navagio.

Small beach within the port of Agios Nikolaos on Zakynthos’ north coast. The shore is mixed: coarse sand with pebbles and a rocky seabed in places; water is typically very clear and quickly becomes deep.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Boat access: water sports and boat access are prohibited.

Secluded beach on the south–southeast coast of Zakynthos within Laganas Bay and the National Marine Park. Shoreline is mainly sand with scattered pebbles and rocky patches; water is typically very clear and shallow near shore.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Boat access: Popular activities include boat trips to Marathonisi and the Keri Caves;

Also known as Limni Keriou beach, this is a narrow, village-front shore inside Laganas Bay facing Marathonisi. The shore is mainly pebbly with some sandy patches; the seabed starts stone/pebble and turns sandy after a few meters.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Boat access: Boat trips recorded in our verified inventory.

Very long, predominantly fine sand beach along the south side of Laganas Bay within the National Marine Park. Shallow entry and typically clear, but water can be less transparent near the busy resort strip and boat lanes.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Boat access: Boat trips recorded in our verified inventory.

Makris Gialos is a secluded yet accessible beach on the northeast coast of Zakynthos, roughly 30 km from Zakynthos Town. It features a pebbly-shingle shoreline, crystal-clear water, and impressive rock caves that are excellent for snorkeling and diving.

Type

Mixed

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside

Boat access: boat trips to Navagio and nearby caves depart frequently.

Twin small coves on Zakynthos’ west coast, each a tiny harbor with a narrow beach of white pebbles. Water is exceptionally clear and typically calm inside the coves, though swell can increase with strong westerlies and frequent boat traffic. The seabed drops off fairly quickly.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Small lot

Boat access: Accessible by boat from Keri or nearby beaches, it’s perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and soaking in dramatic views of cliffs and crystal-clear seas.

A breathtaking double-peaked rock formation rising from turquoise waters at the southern tip of Zakynthos, Mizithres is one of the island’s most photogenic spots. Accessible by boat from Keri or nearby beaches, it’s perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and soaking in dramatic views of cliffs and crystal-clear seas.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Moderate

Parking

Roadside