Laganas is the hub of Zakynthos nightlife and every year, thousands of young people, age 18 to 22, flock here for its nightlife and entertainment. until the first light of dawn. Laganas is mainly centered around the 2km of its main street, which is lined with a series of souvenir shops, minimarkets, bars, clubs and rental shops. In addition to young people, couples and families also choose this location as their holiday destination in Zakynthos, but if peace and quiet is important to you, we highly recommend looking for an accommodation in one of the dozens of small streets that branch off from the main road.

What to Do in Laganas

Nightlife

Laganas is synonym with fun: here you can dance and drinks with friends until dawn. The most famous clubs are the Rescue, Cocktail & Dream, Zeros and Sizzle, all 4 are located a few meters from each other. Admission to some events is free whereas others can cost up to € 30. There are numerous bars, but the most famous one is the Amigos, where the owner and bartender Thanos prepares some fantastic cocktails.

Beach

Laganas Beach is a stretch of sand that extends to merge with nearby Kalamaki Beach, making for a walkable path of about 4 km. The water, although less spectacular than in other parts of the island, is still very warm and always transparent, with a shallow and slowly degrading seabed that does not exceed a depth of 5 meters even hundreds of meters from the shore! The beach is one of the best equipped on the island; seaside restaurants and bars are open until 2 am and also rent deck chairs and umbrellas.

Loggerhead Turtles

Laganas is part of the Zakynthos Marine Park (zone B). In fact it is not uncommon to encounter a Loggerhead (Caretta-Caretta) turtle while swimming only a short distance from the shore. Don’t forget to bring a mask.

Excursions

The port of Agios Sostis, just outside Laganas, is the departing point for numerous Loggerhead (Caretta-Caretta) turtle spotting excursions, for taxi boats to Marathonisi Island and for tours of the most beautiful places in the Marine Park. Prices vary from € 10 to € 20 depending on the type of excursion. More information on Excursions to the Marine Park.

Rent a boat

If you want to spend a special day with your friends, family or partner, there is nothing better than renting a boat and exploring the less crowded coves of the Marine Park. You can choose between renting a boat that does not require a boat license, visiting hidden coves and the famous Marathonisi Island, or renting a boat with an expert captain, who will guide you on a breathtaking tour of caves, beaches and coves. More information about Boat Rental.

Pedalò / kayak

An excellent solution for those wanting to engage in turtle spotting is renting a pedal boat or kayak. There are kiosks on the promenade where you can rent them for €10/h. An hour should be more than enough to successfully spot turtles, since they usually rest on the seabed. Tip: the bottom of the bay is sandy; if you notice a dark spot it is most likely a turtle.

What to Do Around Laganas

Cameo Island

Cameo Island is an islet connected to the mainland by a wooden pier. It is one of the symbols of Zakynthos and one of the most Instagrammed places on the island. You can easily reach it on foot, walking on the beach towards Agios Sostis (about a 10 minute walk). Happy hours are organized twice a week starting at 7.30 p.m.. For more information, visit the Facebook group Welcometozante.

Visit to the Oil Press Museum

The “Aristeon” Oil Mill and Museum is located about 3 km from Laganas. Outside, the museum displays the tools used in the past to grind olives, whereas inside, you can take guided tours of the modern olive oil production processes and equipment. Admission is free and includes a tasting of the various types of oil that are produced here, both classic, normal and organic extra-virgin olive oil, and those with hints of orange, lemon and garlic.

Horseback Riding

A few kilometers from Laganas Beach, a local riding center offers one-hour and two-hour guided horseback riding excursions with various itineraries. The riding center also offers free transfer service. Read more about Nana’s Horses.

Go-Kart

For those looking for fun with friends, there are 2 Go-Kart tracks in the area: “Laganas Go-kart” in Laganas and “Formula Zante”, the largest track in Zakynthos located 1 km outside the Laganas area.

Are you looking for more information on what to do in and around Laganas?

You can ask for more information directly to the people living in Zakynthos on the Facebook group: Welcometozante.