Sea Cave and Rock-Arch Beaches in Zakynthos

Rock feature: 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

Rock feature: Regular boat trips also depart from the beach/nearby small port to the Blue Caves and Navagio.

Long, mainly sandy bay on Zakynthos’ northeast coast with pockets of small pebbles. Water is typically very clear and shallow for a long distance, making it popular with families. The east-facing bay is generally calm; light onshore breezes can bring a bit of chop by midday.

Type

Sandy

Wave conditions

Calm

Parking

Large lot

Certification

Blue Flag

Rock feature: 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

Rock feature: 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

Rock feature: It features a pebbly-shingle shoreline, crystal-clear water, and impressive rock caves that are excellent for snorkeling and diving.

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

Rock feature: 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

Rock feature: 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.

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