Must See~£25
Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach
Navagio
A hidden cove with a rusting shipwreck on white sand, ringed by tall cliffs.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers
Boats run daily in season; weather dependent
Zakynthos
9 places, 4 of them free. Home of the Shipwreck Beach, turtles and turquoise sea caves.
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Hidden Gems~£20
Blue Caves
Cape Skinari
Sea caves and arches glowing electric blue when the sun hits the water.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families
Boat trips daily in season
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Zakynthos Town and Solomos Square
Zakynthos Town
The island’s harbour town, rebuilt after an earthquake, with arcades and a lively square.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; shops open daily
Day Trips~£25
Laganas Bay and Turtle Watching
Laganas
A marine park bay where loggerhead turtles nest, best seen on a responsible boat trip.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Boat trips in season; nesting rules apply
Beaches~£15
Marathonisi (Turtle Island)
Laganas Bay
A small crescent-shaped island where you can swim and snorkel in clear water.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Beach lovers
Boat trips in season
BeachesFree
Xigia Sulphur Beach
Xigia
A small beach with sulphur springs where you can cover yourself in mineral mud.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open access; small facilities in season
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Bochali Viewpoint
Bochali
A hilltop above Zakynthos Town with a sweeping view over the port and bay.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Photographers
Open-air; best at sunset
Hidden Gems~£5
Keri Lighthouse and Caves
Keri
A remote south-west headland with a lighthouse and sea caves, with stunning cliff views.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Open-air; boat trips available
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