About Navagio Beach
Navagio Beach (also known as Shipwreck Beach) in Zakynthos is on the Northwest corner of Zakynthos Island. It is about 250 kilometers from Athens in the Ionian Sea. It is one of the most popular tourist sites in Greece and definitely on the island of Zakynthos. Navagio Beach is most famous for its shipwreck. In 1980, a smuggler ship called the “Panagiotis” shipwrecked here. It is said that the ship smuggled cigarettes, and the Greek government sent the navy after the boat. On the 5th of October, the marine police found the boat with 2000 boxes of cigarettes and around 30 million Drachmas.
Gerakas Beach
Gerakas is a long beach sitting inside a large cove on the southeastern tip of the island, with shallow waters that are ideal for families and kids. Gerakas is a great spot for loggerhead turtles, who often come to nest here during the summer. After sunset, the beach closes in order to protect the turtles. The left side of Gerakas Beach is made of clay, so it is good for skin exfoliation. The beach is slightly curved and has great views of Zakynthos’s cliffs and landscapes. A turtle information center is located very close to the beach, where you can learn about the efforts to help wildlife in the area. The best way to get to Gerakas Beach is to drive. It is a 30-minute drive from Zakynthos Town.
Porto Limnionas Beach
Porto Limnionas is one of the most unique beaches of the island of Zakynthos. It’s not sandy at all and is a cove shaped like a “U.” The beach is perfect for diving, snorkeling, and adventuring in the caves of the area. There is a small restaurant on one side of the cove that is popular for couples. Some sunbeds are available in a small cove on the west side of the beach, and several sunbeds are available for rent.
Agios Sostis Beach
Agios Sostis is a resort town on Zakynthos between Laganas and Keri. It is one kilometer long and is ideal for couples and families. It is lined with hotels, apartments, minimarkets, restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops. The most popular feature of the area is Cameo Island. The island divides Agios Sostis in half, and you reach it on foot on a wooden pier. On the opposite side of the pier, there is a pebble beach with clear water. The best time of day to go is in the evening, when the pier is full of lights and perfect for sunset walks. You pay 5 euros to access Cameo Island.
Keri & Limni Keri
Many tourists get confused by these two locations in Zakynthos because of their similar names. They are about 4 kilometers from each other. Keri is a typical local village with stone houses and a view of the famous Mizithres rocks, which are pictured below. Keri is also known for its lighthouse and one of the largest Greek flags in Greece. The famous Mizithres rocks can only be reached by boat. Limni Keri is a tourist village nearby, known for its pebbled beach and caves. It is an ideal stopping place for families.
Banana Beach
Banana beach is just as fun as it sounds. The golden sandy beach is like paradise, with shallow waters and water sports shops. Banana Beach has a relaxed atmosphere and should definitely be on your list of beaches to visit in Zakynthos. Although Banana Beach is fairly busy, if you want to escape, you can go to the nearby Plaka Beach for more privacy. Sunset is a great time for cocktails. This is, in fact, the longest beach in Zakynthos and is 14 kilometers from Zakynthos Town. Plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas are available. Other popular watersports at Banana Beach include paragliding and jet skis. Public buses are also available throughout the day.
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