Dafni Beach

Wide, long, and pristine. Those are the words that describe the natural beauty of the Dafni beach, a quiet area on the south-west coast of the vast Laganas gulf. This beach is mainly a sandy one; this is one of the important nesting grounds for the Caretta-Caretta turtle.

The National Marine service protects the nests, and you’re obliged not to affect any of them in any way when you come to relax on this delightful beach. The sea at Dafni beach is pretty calm and quiet, typical to the Laganas Gulf, but there are periods of high winds and waves.

Since this beach is closer to the open sea, you might expect the colder water, but surprisingly it is not the case. Warm and shallow, the sea at Dafni beach is perfect for relaxation and chilling out. The beach is not organized with any services, so don’t expect sunbeds or beach bars. Getting to this beach will be through steep rocky road, through the high ground, where you’ll have an amazing opportunity to take pictures, with Pelouzo islet in the background.

You can expect people walking, meditating, reading, or just sunbathing on the comfortable sand, and enjoying the primal beach experience. The beauty of this beach is so big that it would be a sin not to mention it on our list of the best Zakynthos beaches.