Beach· Zakynthos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Plakaki Beach (Agalas)

37° 41.1′ N · 20° 46.3′ E

Wild limestone slabs below the cliffs near Agalas village on the south-west coast, with deep, clear water for swimming.

Practical

Reached on foot from a car park above via a steep but safe path; rock slabs, not sand (Wikivoyage, zanteisland.com). The Damianos caves are also in the Agalas area. From the sea it is an exposed west-coast stop for calm weather only.

Best for

A calm-day swim or a drive-and-swim from the south