26 Things To Do In Zakynthos
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1. Navagio Beach Shipwreck
19 km from city center
Beach
Navagio Beach is located near Anafonitria village on the western coast of Zakynthos Island in Greece. Popularly known as the shipwreck beach, it is the site of a 1980s rustic shipwreck which stands as a majestic artwork in the middle of the beach. Enjoy a relaxing swimming, snorkelling, or photography session around the beautiful white pebbled shore.
2. Gerakas Beach
19 km from city center
Beach
Gerakas Beach in Zakynthos, famous for its natural beauty, is located near Vasilikos town on the end of the island's southern peninsula. The coved beach is surrounded by rock formations and has a small cape-like headland made of mud clay with therapeutic properties. It is a designated nesting territory for Loggerhead turtles. You can travel down a wooden ramp and enjoy swimming or sunbathing at on (Read More)e of the designated spots for tourists. The clay ridge once used for clay therapy is now inaccessible due to its instability.
3. Blue Caves
17 km from city center
Cave
The famous Blue caves of Zakynthos are located at Cape Skinari, on the western coast of the island near Volimes village. These caves are famous all across Greece for their reflective surfaces as the enchanting blue shades of the waters and sky sparkle off the walls. It is one of Greece's most mesmerising snorkelling and underwater diving spots. The blue caves can only be accessed via boats or div (Read More)ing from the nearest shore. The best time to visit is during the mornings to get a clear view of the reflections.
4. Xigia Sulfur Beach
19 km from city center
Beach
Xigia Sulphur beach is located on the East coast of Zakynthos island in Greece. This sulphur mining beach is most popular for its crystal clear waters, which are rich in sulphuric minerals. The beach complex comprises three beaches, out of which the Northern Xigia beach is the most popular. It is widely famous for its two caves with sulphur springs. People enjoy a snorkelling session or beauty bat (Read More)hs on the beach as sulphur has healing and therapeutic properties for the body but has a strong smell.
5. Porto Limnionas
5 km from city center
Beach
Porto Limnionas beach is a secluded cove on the western coast of Zakynthos. The uneven surface of the land makes it more of a rocky, narrow bay than a beach. Porto Limnionas is surrounded by high limestone cliffs, which serve as popular freediving spots. The enchanting turquoise waters and mesmerising underwater caves make it a great snorkelling and scuba diving spot. Rent a car or private boat, o (Read More)r take a group boat tour to get to the secluded beach.
6. Glass Bottom Boat Tour at Marathonisi Island
20 km from city center
Island
Marathonisi is a small island located right across Keri beach in Laganas Bay on the southern coast of Zakynthos. It is popularly known as turtle island due to the distinctive turtle shape of the island. The uninhabited island is a protected territory for the native Loggerhead turtles and Sea seals. Visitors have limited access to the island, restricted to a pebbled beach, a white sandy beach, and (Read More)a few sea caves. Glass bottom boat tours are a popular activity around the island.
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7. Scuba Diving in Zakynthos
Diving & Snorkelling
The Ionian island of Zakynthos is a great destination for scuba diving in Greece. The island is renowned for its pebbled beaches and rocky bays with mesmerising crystal clear blue waters offering high visibility. Boat tours and diving centres across the island offer facilities and guides for swimming, snorkelling, and scuba diving sessions. Lakka, Keri Caves, Marathia, Cave Tunnel, Blue Caves, and (Read More) the famous Navagio Shipwreck beach are other popular diving spots on the island.
8. Alykes Beach
10 km from city center
Beach
Alykes beach, also known as Alikes Beach, is located within the Alykes village on the North East coast of Zakynthos. The Blue flag awarded beach is a popular family spot because of its crystalline, shallow waters and fine soft sand. It also has a popular water sports centre famous for adventurous activities, including paddle paragliding, jet skiing, inflatable rings, paddle surfing, banana boats, (Read More)and many more.
9. Keri Beach
18 km from city center
Beach
Keri beach, also known as the Lake of Keri, is a popular beach located at the end of Laganas Bay on the southwestern coast of Zakynthos. The pebbled beach is surrounded by both a mountain and a sea-facing village. Several traditional taverns, cafes, ice cream kiosks, and bars are along the narrow shore. Visitors can take diving lessons and snorkelling sessions in the beautiful turquoise waters.
10. Zakynthos Boat Trip
19 km from city center
Boating & Cruises
The picturesque island of Zakynthos is famous for its mesmerising beaches and ports. A unique way to tour the small island is through a full-day boat tour. Visitors can opt for a group tour, water taxi, or rent a private boat to explore the island. The island offers some popular boat tour spots at the Shipwreck or Navagio beach, Laganas Bay, the luminous Blue Caves, Porto Limnionas beach, and Gera (Read More)kas Beach. Guided group tours start from EUR 30 per person.
11. Laganas Beach
18 km from city center
Beach
Laganas beach is located within the Laganas village on the southern coast of Zakynthos. This 9 km long sandy beach is known for its crystalline, warm waters, which are home to the native Loggerhead sea turtles. The beach is famous for its extravagant nightlife, with several clubs, cafes, and bars in close proximity. Tourists can enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving in shallow waters, and even spot a fe (Read More)w sea turtles. Paddle boating and kayaking are popular watersports here.
12. Banana Beach Zakynthos
27 km from city center
Beach
Banana beach is located near Vasilikos region, 14 km from the island’s capital, and is the longest beach in Zakynthos. The sunny beach is a popular family spot because of its glistening shallow waters, cool breeze, and soft golden sands. The Banana Beach water sports centre is famous for adventurous water activities such as parasailing, jet skiing, paddle boating, flyboarding, banana boats, and ma (Read More)ny more.
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13. Anafonitria Monastery
8 km from city center
Church & Cathedral
Anafonitria Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a 15th-century Byzantine monastery located in the island's northwest region. The historical building holds great religious significance as this is where the island’s Guardian Saint, Agios Dionysios, became a monk and spent the rest of his life. The church inside is adorned with an icon of the Virgin Mary and recently discovered murals dating (Read More) back over 500 years.
14. Callinico Winery Museum
14 km from city center
Museum
Callinico Winery Museum is part of a family-run traditional winery located in the small village of Kalipado in Zakynthos. The museum charts the nuanced process of wine production and bottling throughout history. Visitors can take a private tour of the winery and visit the vineyards, cellars, and the famous winery museum. They can also get an in-depth understanding of the modern wine-making process (Read More) and a real wine-tasting experience. Taking a scenic nature walk across the lush green vineyards is a must.
15. St Nicholas Beach
13 km from city center
Beach
Saint Nicholas Beach, also known as Agios Nikolaos, is located in the Vasilikos region in the southern part of Zakynthos. The sandy blue flag beach is well organised and is famous for its wide variety of watersports. Flyboards, banana boats, canoes, water skis, paragliding, and jet skiing are only some of the adventurous water activities on the beach. The crystalline turquoise waters make it a gre (Read More)at spot for snorkelling and diving.
16. Bochali Venetian Castle
19 km from city center
Historical Site
The Bochali Venetian Castle is located on the Bochali hill in Zakynthos town on the southeastern end of the island. The enormous entry gate has two canons on either side and an archway with the emblem of the St. Macros Lion. The large watchtower towards the end of the castle provides a scenic view of the coastline of Zakynthos. Ruins of several 15th-century churches, gunpowder storage rooms, and b (Read More)arracks can be found within the castle walls.
17. Cameo Island
18 km from city center
Island
Cameo island is located on Laganas Bay near the Agios Sostis area. The small island is famous for its picturesque views and beach bar called the Cameo Beach Club, which is a popular spot amongst youngsters for night parties and weddings. Visitors can enjoy swimming or snorkelling in the mesmerising turquoise waters amongst the endangered Loggerhead turtles, fishes, and sea urchins. Cameo also has (Read More)a small church called the Agios Sostis Port Chapel.
18. National Marine Park of Zakynthos
21 km from city center
National Park
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos is situated within the Laganas Bay area on the island's southern coast. Some famous loggerhead turtle nesting beaches, such as Gerakas, Sekania, Laganas, Limni Keri, Kalamaki, and Cameo, fall under the park. The Marine park has the most famous underwater diving and snorkelling spots on the island, where one can swim in the enchanting turquoise waters amongst r (Read More)are marine animals such as sea urchins, seals, turtles, fishes, crustaceans and vibrant coral reefs.
19. Shipwreck Boat Panagiotis
10 km from city center
Beach
The Panagiotis Shipwreck Boat, one of the most scenic sites in Greece, is on Navagio Beach near Anafonitria village. The shipwreck has become a landmark for the island and is the top tourist attraction. The now rustic freighter stands on the white pebbled beach against a scenic backdrop of vertical limestone cliffs and mesmerising turquoise waters. Visitors from around the world visit the site to (Read More)take photographs of the wreck and swim in the Ionian waters.
20. Alykanas Beach
Beach
The Alykanas beach, located within Alykes town on the northeastern coast of Zakynthos, is an extension of the famous Alykes Beach. The gently curved headland extending into the sea is the most prominent feature of the cove beach. Similar to its neighbouring beach, the calm, crystalline, shallow waters make it a great family spot for a fun-filled day with swimming, snorkelling, and watersports.
21. Port of Zakynthos
19 km from city center
Waterfront
Zakynthos Town Port is located on the east coast of the island. It begins from Solomos Square and stretches to the Agios Dionysios Church within the capital. One of the island's most popular and crowded spots, the port is lined with Venetian-style white houses, traditional restaurants, cafes, and souvenir shops. The port waterfront has a promenade area and several small gardens for a scenic stroll (Read More).
22. Korakonissi
8 km from city center
Beach
Koraknissi is one of the most picturesque spots on Zakynthos island, located near Kiliomenos village on the northwestern coast. This small secluded bay is famous for its rock formations, one of which has a 20 m high naturally carved arch. The rock formations are popular freediving spots. Snorkelling and scuba diving are a must due to the rich marine life and almost complete visibility within the w (Read More)ater.
23. Navagio Beach Viewpoint
10 km from city center
Viewpoint
The famous Navagio Beach, popularly known as the Shipwreck beach, is located on the western coast of Zakynthos near Anafonitria Village. There are two viewing points on the beach. A closer official viewing point is at a small fenced balcony at a clifftop where tourists can stop for a minute to get an aerial view of the beach. The main Navagio Beach viewpoint is a 15-20 minute rocky trail hike from (Read More) the official viewpoint, which leads to a cliffside edge on one end of the beach. This point provides the most scenic overhead view of the beach and the shipwreck.
24. Solomos Square
19 km from city center
Landmark
Solomos Square is the central square in the capital city, located just on the Zakynthos port on the island's east coast. The public square is a popular cultural spot for tourists and locals alike. It is home to some of the town’s most notable structures, including the cultural centre, which incorporates the municipal library, a cinema, and a small art gallery.
25. Argassi Bridge
21 km from city center
Bridge
The Argassi Bridge is a 19th-century Venetian Bridge located on the Argassi beach, 350 m from Argassi city centre, on Zakynthos Island. The bridge is a major landmark of the village and was constructed using the local Tufa limestone. All that remains is one-half of the bridge with three 13m long arches located at a 10 m distance from the shoreline. The second half of the sea is submerged underwate (Read More)r. The bridge is a picturesque photography spot, especially for wedding photoshoots due to its scenic sunset view.
26. Makris Gialos Beach
12 km from city center
Beach
Makris Gialos beach is a small coved beach located between Agios Nikolaos and Xigia Beach. The tiny pebbled beach is famous for its mesmerising landscape, backed by tall mountainous cliffs and crystalline turquoise waters. The enchantingly deep waters are a great sport for snorkelling and scuba diving due to the presence of rich aquatic life and caves formed due to water erosion. Visitors can enjo (Read More)y paddle boating or take a boat tour to the popular Shipwreck beaches and the Blue caves.