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A pleasantly developed Vasilikos beach with sand, shallow water and attractive rock formations at one end. A strong middle ground between Banana’s activity and Gerakas’ quieter feel.
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The large, lively Vasilikos beach, sometimes called Banana Beach is:a long sand, shallow water, sunbeds, watersports and beach bars. It is one of the best all-round choices for groups and families.
This is a lovely sandy beach in the marine reserve with a complete ban on traffic. It's a quiet beach that has only a few locals on the beach, tavernas for food and drink, along with sunbeds.
A crucial turtle-nesting beach with highly restricted access. It is important environmentally rather than a beach to plan a swim around.
The Marine Park protects loggerhead turtles, Mediterranean monk-seal habitat and sensitive coastal ecosystems. The information points near Gerakas and Vasilikos offer useful context before visiting turtle-nesting beaches or taking a wildlife boat trip.
The main loggerhead turtle nesting beach. This is a large long and wide sandy beach and gently shelving shore with sun beds and umbrellas provided. Some areas of the beach are off limits due to turtles nesting and the beach is closed at dusk for the same reason. There is a steep hill or steps leading from the cliff top to get down to the beach. A car park is provided but in busy periods this can fill up. Also near here are several tavernas for food and toilets.
The major church of Zakynthos’ patron saint, whose relics are kept here. Its tall bell tower is one of the town’s most recognisable landmarks, and it is an important place of worship rather than simply an architectural stop.