Turquoise sea caves, a famous shipwreck beach and nesting turtles on the Ionian island also called Zante. Here's what Zakynthos is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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June and September are the best months, hot with a warm sea and fewer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, especially around Laganas. May and October are warm enough for the beach on most days. In winter most resorts close and it can be rainy.
The famous Shipwreck Beach from the clifftop above. Check before you go, as access to the beach itself has been closed for safety.
Boat trips from Agios Nikolaos and Skinari visit sea caves with glowing blue water.
Turtle Island in Laganas Bay, with a beach where loggerhead turtles nest. Boats must keep to strict rules.
Sunset from the cliffs and lighthouse at the island's southern tip.
The port town, with Solomos Square and the Bochali hill for views.
A protected turtle-nesting beach with soft sand. It closes at dusk in nesting season.
Laganas is lively. Tsilivi and Alykes suit families. Vasilikos and Keri are quieter.
You can see it from the viewpoint above. Landing on the beach has been restricted for safety, so check the current rules before booking a boat trip.
Loggerhead turtles nest from about late May to August, with hatchlings later in summer. Book a boat trip that follows the park's rules.
A week covers the beaches, a boat trip round the island and a few lazy days.
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