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Banana Beach, Zakynthos

See practical info for Banana in Zakynthos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.

The golden strand shaped like a crescent

Banana Beach is one of the longest sandy beaches on Zakynthos and the largest on the Vasilikos peninsula, on its northeastern side. It unrolls in a single arc of fine golden sand more than five hundred meters long before it meets the neighboring Ionio beach.

Its name is attributed to its distinctive curved shape, reminiscent of a banana, as it forms a long, crescent-shaped bay. Behind the sand spread the dense pine woods and Mediterranean scrub of Vasilikos, a peninsula that has remained sparsely settled and forested down the years.

It is fully organized, with beach bars, sunbeds, umbrellas, water sports and parking, and it has been awarded a Blue Flag. Access is by paved road from Vasilikos.

Region
Zakynthos, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
37.73355, 20.97596

About this beach

Banana is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That comes from the measured shape of the coastline around it and our curated wind records — a seasonal picture, not a live forecast, so check live wind and waves before you go.

The shoreline at Banana faces north-east, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-westerly and westerly winds.

Banana has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.

For amenities, Banana has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

Good to know

Does Banana beach get windy?

Banana is exposed in the maistros — often choppy on summer NW/W afternoons. That is based on the measured shape of its coastline against the maistros; check live wind and waves before you go.

How do you get to Banana beach?

Access is easy road access. See the coordinates and map on CalmBeach.

What is Banana beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Banana beach have?

It has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds and parking nearby.

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