Makris Gialos Beach Zakynthos

The beautiful Makris Gialos Beach, we can say that it is the typical beach to be immortalized for a souvenir postcard.

It is located about thirty kilometers from the capital Zakynthos City near the picturesque Volimes village on the north east coast of the island. Surrounded by high rocks dotted with Mediterranean scrub vegetation and set in a beautiful bay, it has a wide sandy coast and small white pebbles (if you have delicate feet it is better to have rock shoes with you), bathed by calm waters, extremely clean and transparent with crazy colors going from intense blue to turquoise that remind us of very distant exotic places. The seabed drops very quickly so it is not very suitable for families with children, but perfect for those who know how to swim well, for those who love snorkeling and diving.

In fact, the Makris Gialos beach is one of the favorite places for explorers of the seabed, as it is made up of sand mixed with rock where many species of fish flora and fauna have found their natural habitat. On the right side of Makris Gialos beach, there are caves of calcareous concretions from the water that takes on an almost surreal turquoise color and where starfish and corals grow undisturbed. It is important to be an expert swimmer and if you want to enjoy them even more bring a diving torch that will allow you to see even better the wonder that Mother Nature has been able to create in this part of Zakynthos. Let's say that these small and fascinating underground coves are ideal for those who love adventure and discovery! Near the caves, a diving school where you can lean on for your equipment.

Makris Gialos beach for a stretch equipped with sun beds and umbrellas, is very quiet, practically a paradise for those who want a day of tranquility and an idyllic landscape. A part, on the other hand, is completely free and you can actually spread your towel where you like most and enjoy a beautiful day at the beach in absolute relaxation. A small bar offers cool drinks and quick snacks if you feel peckish during the day. If, on the other hand, you are a lover of lunches comfortably seated perhaps admiring the view, in the vicinity of the beach (but you have to move), there are excellent typical taverns where you can taste the delicacies of local tradition and Greek cuisine. It is important to remember, that given its position, Makris Gialos beach is exposed to the sun until about 4.00 pm, then it goes into the shade for the mountains that surround it. However, given the success it has in the increasingly numerous visitors who want to spend at least one day during the high season, it is gearing up to be able to offer more modern tourist services.

Wherever you are with your accommodation, the direction to follow is north east.The coastal road offers breathtaking views and just for the journey it is worth spending some time to reach it even if the highlight is always the beach.

Arriving from the main road following the signs, there is a parking lot where you can leave your vehicle.

A beautiful trip to be included in the list of things to do in Zakynthos, and if you want you can also combine it with a jump to the beautiful Blue Caves about nine kilometers away to the north, or discover the magnificent ShipWreck Beach on the west coast at thirteen kilometers from above.