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Paralia Gerakas Beach, Zakynthos

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

The beach of the sea turtles

One of the most important loggerhead (Caretta caretta) nesting beaches in the Mediterranean, within the National Marine Park of Zakynthos (1999, the first created for turtle protection in the Mediterranean). A long golden beach backed by soft clay cliffs.

Strict rules apply: closed at night (May-Oct), no umbrellas/sunbeds/sports on the protected section, and you must stay near the water. This keeps development low.

Region
Zakynthos, Greece
Beach type
Sandy
Access
Easy road access
Coordinates
37.70581, 20.98379

About this beach

Paralia Gerakas 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 Paralia Gerakas faces south-west, so it usually has natural cover from northerly, north-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Paralia Gerakas has sand underfoot with shallow, gently shelving water.

For amenities, Paralia Gerakas has parking nearby and food nearby.

Good to know

Does Paralia Gerakas beach get windy?

Paralia Gerakas 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 Paralia Gerakas beach?

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

What is Paralia Gerakas beach like?

A sandy beach with shallow water.

What facilities does Paralia Gerakas beach have?

It has parking nearby and food nearby.

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