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Zakynthos travel guide

Shipwreck Beach, sea turtles and blue caves

Navagio, Shipwreck Beach. Photo: Wilnel José Verdú Guerrero, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

3h 15mflight from London
ZTHnearest main airport
27° in Augwarmest month
12° in Febcoolest month

Zakynthos, also called Zante, is home to Navagio, the famous Shipwreck Beach below towering white cliffs. Boat trips also visit the Blue Caves on the north coast.

The south is a protected nesting area for loggerhead turtles. The island has lively resorts such as Laganas as well as quieter villages.

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What Zakynthos is known for

  • Shipwreck Beach

    A rusty wreck on white sand below cliffs.

  • Sea turtles

    Loggerheads nesting on southern beaches.

  • Blue Caves

    Glowing sea caves on the north coast.

  • Laganas nightlife

    A busy party strip.

Top things to do in Zakynthos

  1. 1

    Navagio viewpoint

    The cliff-top view down to the shipwreck.

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  2. 2

    The Blue Caves

    Boat trips into bright blue sea caves.

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  3. 3

    Turtle spotting

    Boat trips in Laganas Bay, with rules to protect the turtles.

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  4. 4

    Keri cliffs

    Sunset views from the south-west tip.

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Where to stay in Zakynthos

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Best time to visit Zakynthos

Best value: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. June and September: warm sea and boat trips running, with fewer crowds.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 3h 15m from London to ZTH, and flights from most UK airports.

A car or quad helps. Boat trips from Porto Vromi and Agios Nikolaos reach the beaches and caves.

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Good to know

  • Check whether Navagio beach is open: rockfalls have closed it at times.
  • Keep away from turtle nests and don't use beaches at night in the protected area.
  • Book boat trips early in the day for calmer sea.
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Zakynthos FAQ

Can you go on Shipwreck Beach?

Access has been restricted after rockfalls. The viewpoint is always open.

Is Zakynthos all party resorts?

No. Laganas is lively, but most of the island is quiet.

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