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Porto Roxa Beach, Zakynthos

Porto Roxa beach, Zakynthos, Greece
Porto Roxa — Andreas Alexandris, CC BY-SA 3.0

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

The rocky diving cove on the western coast

Porto Roxa is a rocky cove on the western coast of Zakynthos, near Agios Leon, carved into the imposing cliffs that define this side of the island. There is no sand here, only flat, worn rocks that descend into the deep, transparent water.

Western Zakynthos is all rock and precipice, without sandy beaches, and Porto Roxa is one of its best-known spots for diving and underwater exploration. The first part of its name, 'Porto,' recalls the long Venetian presence in the Ionian Islands.

Above the shore a taverna and a cafe operate, with parking, and a wooden platform anchored in the rocks is said to ease entry into the water. The shore is unshaped and rocky, with deep water, and access is by a local paved road in western Zakynthos.

Region
Zakynthos, Greece
Beach type
Rocky
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
37.72857, 20.71001

About this beach

The shoreline at Porto Roxa faces 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.

Porto Roxa has rock underfoot with water that deepens close to shore.

For amenities, Porto Roxa has an organised beach, a beach bar, sunbeds, natural shade, parking nearby and food nearby.

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