Porto Koukla Beach at Laganas
Exploring Zakynthos Sailing Holidays area
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. It is organized with bars, tavernas and sunbeds.
This beach is a lovely spot for those who want to admire the magnificent sunset and have a romantic evening. The surrounding environment is beautiful and romantic, offering a nice view to Marathonisi island.
Porto Koukla beach and the whole area of Laganas bay is one of the most important shelters for the endangered species of Caretta-caretta in Greece.
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.
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.
It is a small beach with many bars, cafes and restaurants and, also, a diving school. Nearby there are the famous Blue Caves and Marathonisi which has beautiful beaches and clear waters.
Dafni beach is located south of Zakynthos in Vassilikos area. The beaches of this region belong to the Marine Park of Zakynthos.
The beach is located between Kaminia Argassi and Vassilikos. It is a sandy beach without crowds, tavernas, sunbeds and umbrellas.
Kalamaki beach is a long sandy beach of Laganas bay. The beach at Kalamaki has a very fine sand and crystal-clear waters.
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.
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.
Marathonissi is a small uninhabited island in the bay of Laganas. It is also known as Turtle Island.
The Marathias beach is located near Keri. Although there is no beach bars or restaurants is a wonderful small pebbly beach with clear water.
Agios Sostis beach is a small but well-organized beach. It is in a short distance from the beach of Laganas.