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Laganas beach in Zakynthos island

It is the most cosmopolitan and popular beach as well as the main tourist resort of the island with one of the largest Greek beaches with a length of 9 kilometres. It is one of the most populous and busy areas in Zakynthos.

Hotels and rooms to let in Zakynthos island

It is considered one of the most ideal holiday spot for the young people because there is a great nightlife as well as for families because of the multitude of choices and the form of the beach.
It is located in the bay of the same name, just 9 km from the city of Zakynthos, with easy access and plenty of parking spaces in the surrounding streets that you will need if you come with your own car.

The area’s landmark is the Caretta-Caretta turtle as Laganas beach is one of the places where it lays its eggs and is located within the limits of the National Marine Park’ protection and thus motor boat traffic and building in certain of its areas is restricted.
From designated points on the beach you can board small boats for a trip to Laganas Bay where you might get to see a sea turtle.

In a short distance from the beach there are many restaurants and entertainment places that will “take care of you” for an unforgettable vacation.
If you choose the public transportation for your visit to the beach of Laganas there are regular bus routes from the town of Zakynthos.

Accommodation
For your stay in Zakynthos island, you can book a room in one of the hotels and Bed & Breakfast inns.
In Zakynthos town, as well as in many other areas of the island, there are hotels and accommodations of various categories and types (rooms to let, residences, Bed & Breakfast inns, studios, hostels, guesthouses and furnished apartments) that can satisfy every visitor's demands and needs for a pleasant and enjoyable stay.
You will find wonderful hotels, rooms and apartments to let of all categories and price ranges.

Access
The distance from Athens to Kylini is 305 km. and there are bus routes every day with trip duration 5 hours approximately.

By ferry:
From the port of Kylini. Trip duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Distance: 18 nautical miles.
Also there is coastal link with Kefalonia.

There are daily flights from Athens, flight duration is 45 minutes.
Dionysios Solomos Airport is located in Ampelokipi region just 4 km far from Zakynthos town.
During summer season there are also charter flight and many flights to and from other countries.

For your convenience, you can use the route map on the field “Routes” with information about the mileage, the time you need and the route you will follow, selecting the points of interest.