Dafni Beach at Vasilikos
Exploring Zakynthos Sailing Holidays area
Dafni beach is located south of Zakynthos in Vassilikos area. The beaches of this region belong to the Marine Park of Zakynthos. It is a long sandy beach, in which sea turtle careta-careta lays its eggs. The beach is protected and in some parts may be prohibited to the public to ensure the safety of turtles' eggs. There are two restaurants on the beach but the water sports are not allowed.
Navigational Aids
Harbor Zakýnthou is artificial, with trapezium-like shape and dimensions of 850×500 m. Its entrance is open to the SSA, has a width of 190 m, and depths along the entrance axis of about 7 m.
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Zakynthos Marina is situated immediately south of the Zakynthos main harbour. Its entrance faces SE, has a width of about 40 m and depths of 4.
This church of Saint Dionysius is the biggest in the city and it is dedicated to the protector of the island. It was built in 1948 and it resisted the earthquake in 1953.
Laganas is the biggest resort on Zakynthos for nightlife and clubbing. The bars and clubs play various kinds of music from trance and dance music to RnB and hip-hop.
The Kryoneri Beach is located near the town of Zakynthos. It is a beach covered with small stones, the waters are calm and safe for children.
Agios Nikolas is a popular beach in Vassilikos area. There is a beachfront restaurant and bar, and beach volley facilities.
Agios Sostis beach is a small but well-organized beach. It is in a short distance from the beach of Laganas.
The beach at Tsilivi is a long sandy beach with safe shallow waters. It is organized with water sports.
The small beach Sekania is a member of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, which protects the sea turtle Caretta-Caretta and wildlife throughout the region. More than half of the eggs that are born on the island, can be found in this beach.
Porto Zoro is a beautiful unspoilt and quiet sandy beach. She is known for big rocks in the sea are adding a different setting in the landscape.
Porto Roma is a quiet picturesque beach with shallow waters. There are sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach and some tavernas.
Porto Koukla is an unspoilt beach, perfect for anyone seeking a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. Its name means doll in Greek and it is used to imply that someone /something is beautiful.
Marathonissi is a small uninhabited island in the bay of Laganas. It is also known as Turtle Island.
Kalamaki beach is a long sandy beach of Laganas bay. The beach at Kalamaki has a very fine sand and crystal-clear waters.
considered as one of the most beautiful beaches of Zakynthos. It is a long sandy beach which lays its eggs on the sea turtle Caretta-Caretta.
Banana Beach is the longest beach on the island and is known to locals and foreigners. It has crystal clear waters and is well organized with sun beds and umbrellas at the beach.
Sandy beach ideal choice for those who want to enjoy a quiet swim. It is the continuation of the Banana Beach.
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