All beaches in Zante

In addition to its vibrant nightlife, Zakynthos Island is famous for the variety and quality of its beaches. Zante (in Greek Zakynthos) has 123 kilometres of coastline and an almost triangular shape. Most tourist guides divide it into 3 areas: the southern coast, the eastern coast and the western coast. The southern coast is famous for the Dafni and Gerakas sandy beaches, where Loggerhead (Caretta-Caretta) turtles nest from April to August, and for the Marine Park, where boat tours take tourists to watch the turtles and visit Marathonisi Island. The eastern coast is mainly sandy, known primarily for the watersports offered San Nikolaos and Banana Beach and for the sulphurous Xigia Beach. The western coast is instead rather rocky and is characterized by beaches and fjords, the most renowned of which are Porto Limnionas and Porto Roxa. Shipwreck Beach is also located in this part of the island, and is accessible only by excursion or private boat.

For convenience, we have divided this guide into 4 sections: the Marine Park, the southern coast, the eastern coast and the western coast.