Anchorage· Zakynthos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Vasilikos Peninsula Coves
37° 44.0′ N · 20° 58.8′ E · approximate
The east coast of the Vasilikos peninsula, north of Porto Roma, is a chain of sandy beaches and pine-backed coves: Kaminia, Porto Zorro, Banana (Vasilikos) beach, Agios Nikolaos and Mavratzis. In NW weather they offer daytime anchoring over sand in clear water.
Practical
Coordinate is off Banana beach, derived from the OpenStreetMap beach outline (approximate). No cruising-guide anchoring data was found for these coves; treat them like Porto Roma: sheltered from the prevailing NW, open to the east (SailingIssues for Porto Roma). Expect water-sports traffic (jet skis, banana rides, parasailing) off Banana and Agios Nikolaos beaches in summer; anchor well clear of swimming areas. Beaches here are outside the marine park nesting zones, which start south-west of Cape Geraki. Supermarkets and tavernas line the Vasilikos road behind the beaches.
Best for
Lunch stops on the way between Zakynthos Town and Porto Roma
Season
May–Oct in NW or settled weather
Nearby
- Banana Beach (Vasilikos)0.2 NM away
- Vasilikos Provisions0.5 NM away
- St Nicholas Beach Bars (Vasilikos)0.6 NM away
- St. Nicholas Beach Diving Center (Vasilikos)0.6 NM away
- St Nicholas Bay Anchorage & Pier (Vasilikos)0.7 NM away
- Porto Roma1 NM away
- Porto Zorro Beach1 NM away
- Mikri Plateia Taverna (Vasilikos)1.1 NM away