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ARGASSI |DAFNI

VASILIKOS | GERAKAS

Starting from the seaside boulevard and These beaches constitute the most important
heading in the direction of Agios Dionysios, area of reproduction of the sea turtle Caret-
at a distance of 4km we meet the verdant ta-Caretta and for this reason all the measures
Argassi, with its boundless sands and its clear for protection of the sea turtles are in force.
sea. It is one of the most crowded areas of Vasilikos is about 90 minutes drive from the
Zakynthos, providing a note of intense and capital of Zante Town, and sits on the slopes of
lively nightlife. Around the area there are old the Skopos hills, with lovely beaches in Zante.
churches and the ruins of a medieval tower, Vasilikos is the perfect holiday destination to
while the path leading to the peak of Skopos, get away from the hustle and bustle of daily
where, according to mythology, Artemis, the life. This is a family and couple orientated re-
goddess of the hunt, lived, starts out from sort and still retains the charm and hospitable
there. There was a temple of Artemis at its welcome of Greek village.
peak, in whose place the monastery of A mountainous area that is better to hire a car
Panagia Skopiotissa has been built. to make the best of this area and get to see
Returning to the coastal road passing throught the some stunning views. The region’s best sands
picturesque Xirokastelo, a dirt road to the right are found around Vasilikos, including Banana
leads to the unique beaches of Sekania and Dafni. and Porto Zorro beaches.

THE MOST FAMOUS BEACHES

» DAFNI » GERAKAS
The beach of Dafni is located at the south of Is protected by the National Marine Park of
the island and it is included in the protected Zakynthos as it’s one of the most popular
beaches of National Marine Park because of beaches in which the sea turtle Caretta Caret-
the number of nests of Caretta Caretta. ta lay their eggs.

» PLAKA » PORTO ROMA » KAMINIA » BANANA
Is a long strip very special because of the very » MAVRATZI BEACH
blue sparkling waters. The little rocky fisher- Is located in a small bay next to Saint Nicholas
men cove right on the edge is very bay. It is a small sandy beach with a beach bar.
picturesque.
» ST. NICHOLAS » PORTO ZORO
This beautiful sandy bay takes its name from Combines the thick vegetation with the
the picturesque church on the point. A large infinite blue and the wild beauty of the huge
variety of water-sports, diving and beach cliffs in the sea.
games like volley ball.

» GERAKAS