Zakynthos Beaches - Which Greek Island

Little Xigia

Little Xigia is a small, picturesque pebble beach on the east coast. It has minimal facilities but makes up for it with gorgeous scenery. There's no water sports or other entertainment but that's perfect for those that like to relax and listen to the sea.

Marathias

Marathias beach is on the east coast of the Keri peninsular down in the south of Zakynthos. The rocky landscape and lush, green hills offer shade over the pebble beach. There's often a handful of sunbeds available, but not always and there's no taverna.

Navagio

Navagio Beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach or Smugglers Cove is one of the most photographed beaches anywhere in Greece. It has stunning azure waters, high cliffs on all sides and a shipwreck on the beach is certainly beautiful and unique.

Plaka

Plaka is on the north coast of the Vasilikos peninsular. It’s a fairly small beach at just 160m wide and around 30m deep so room for 3 or 4 rows of sun loungers. There’s no taverna on Plaka beach but there’s one just set back a few metres behind the beach.

Porto Koukla

Porto Koukla is in the bay of Laganas, south west of Agios Sostis beach, it's just 10m wide but stretches for around 200m. There’s a single row of sun loungers and a taverna on the grass verge behind the beach which offers lovely views of Marathonisi island.

Porto Limnionas

Porto Limnionas isn't really a beach, it’s a fjord on the south west coast of Zakynthos. The trek down a steep and rocky hill may be challenging, but the views are truly worth it. These sparkling turquoise waters make a postcard worthy setting for a swim.

Porto Roma

Porto Roma beach is mainly sand with some stones around the waters edge and a stone wall at the rear. It’s narrow, less than 10 metres wide but stretches out for over 200m. There’s a single row of sun loungers on the sand but more on the grass verge.

Porto Stenitis

Porto Stenitis, sometimes known as Stenitis bay isn’t a beach as such, it’s a fjord on the west coast of Zakynthos. Although there’s no beach the rocks slope into the sea making It a beautiful place for a swim with crystal clear waters and gorgeous rugged scenery.

Porto Vromi

Porto Vromi is a picturesque bay with a pair of beaches on the west coast of Zakynthos. Despite the two beaches being just 250m apart, there’s no direct link between them. Both are small pebble beaches at around 25m wide with harbours but no taverna.

Drosia

Drosia beach is a series of rocky, pebbled bays near Alykes on the north eastern coast of Zakynthos. For those itching to strike out off the beaten path, Drosia Beach is perfect, This undeveloped haven is ideal for swimmers and anyone seeking peace and quiet.

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