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Dafni Beach, Zakynthos
See practical info for Dafni in Zakynthos, including location, beach type, wind exposure, map and tips to help you decide when to visit.
The nesting sands inside the Marine Park
Dafni stretches along the southern coast of Zakynthos, on the Vasilikos peninsula, a beach of fine golden sand within the zone of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos. It faces southwest toward the Bay of Laganas, and its name is the Greek word for the laurel tree.
The beach is one of the six main nesting shores of the Caretta caretta sea turtle in the Bay of Laganas, together with Sekania, Gerakas, Kalamaki, East Laganas and the islet of Marathonisi. The National Marine Park of Zakynthos was founded in 1999 and was the first in the Mediterranean dedicated to sea-turtle conservation. From June to August the females come ashore at night to lay their eggs, the nests are marked out by the park wardens, and the hatchlings emerge roughly 50 to 60 days later.
Access is by a dirt road within the park zone, with a small parking area, and tavernas operate along the shore. Because of the nesting season the beach closes in the evening hours, is guarded, and water sports are not allowed.
- Region
- Zakynthos, Greece
- Beach type
- Sandy
- Access
- Passable dirt road
- Coordinates
- 37.72074, 20.95481
- Organized beach
- Sunbeds
- Parking
- Food nearby
- Family friendly
About this beach
Dafni is oriented towards the south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Orientation only reflects which way the coast faces, not confirmed shelter, so check wind and waves in the app before you go.
Dafni has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water — handy for families with young children.
For amenities, Dafni has an organised beach, sunbeds, parking nearby and food nearby.
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