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🏖️ Beach · Wild beach
Gerakas Beach
4.5(7,838)out of 5 on Google📍 Zakynthos
🏳️ Blue Flag👨👩👧 Family-friendly
Gerakas is the long sandy beach at the very end of the Vasilikos peninsula, backed by pale clay cliffs and part of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. It is one of the main nesting beaches of the loggerhead turtle, which explains why it feels so different from the resort strips across the bay: no loud bars, a quiet entrance and rules that are actually enforced.
The water is shallow and the sand soft, which makes it good for children. Expect restrictions: nesting areas are marked, the beach closes at night in the nesting season, and umbrellas are kept to a zone near the water. Do not dig, do not leave anything on the sand overnight, and keep well clear of nests. Arrive early in July and August; parking fills up.
Where to stay nearby
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Tours, boat trips & tickets
Boat trips, guided tours of the ancient sites and tickets bookable ahead — free cancellation on most.
- Navagio & the Blue CavesShipwreck Beach is best seen from the water. Access to the sand has been restricted after rockfalls, so check this season's terms before booking.See boat trips →
- Turtles & MarathonisiLoggerhead turtles nest in Laganas Bay, a protected marine park. Choose an operator that keeps its distance.See boat trips →
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Frequently asked
Where is Gerakas Beach?
The address is Gerakas Beach, in Zakynthos, Greece. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
How do you get to Gerakas Beach?
It is reached by a paved road, so you can drive or take a taxi right to it.
Is Gerakas Beach sandy or pebbly?
The beach is sand.
Is Gerakas Beach a Blue Flag beach?
Yes, it is listed as a Blue Flag beach — an award given each year for water quality, safety and services. The list is renewed annually.
Is Gerakas Beach good for children?
Yes, we rate it family-friendly. Still check the wind on the day: the same beach can be calm in the morning and wavy by the afternoon.
Is Gerakas Beach worth it?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 7,838 Google reviews. Treat the rating as a starting point, not a verdict, and read a few recent reviews too.
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