Gerakas Beach
Summary
- Beach Type
- Sandy
- Wave Conditions
- Calm Waters
- Organization
- Organized
- Parking
- Large Parking Lot
Description
Long, south-facing sandy bay at the tip of the Vasilikos peninsula inside the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. Mostly fine sand with some scattered stones; very clear, shallow water and a gentle gradient—generally calm but more exposed when southerly winds pick up. Access is by paved road to a large parking area above the beach, then a short footpath down. Facilities are deliberately limited: a central, licensed section rents a small number of sunbeds and umbrellas; there are no toilets or showers on the beach. Strict turtle-nesting protection applies: parts of the shore are roped off, no water sports, daytime access only in season, keep clear of marked nests, avoid using private umbrellas outside regulated zones, and do not climb or scrape the fragile clay cliffs at the cape. An information/turtle center is near the entrance; food options are set back from the beach.