Gerakas Beach
Gerakas Beach is one of the narrated stops on the self-guided Zakynthos audio walking tour in Gingerguide. Plan about ~120 min here. Press play at the spot for its two to three minute story, or ask the AI guide anything about it.
- Type nature
- Suggested visit ~120 min
- Zakynthos Zakynthos guide
About Gerakas Beach
Gerakas, a long sandy beach on the Vasilikos peninsula in the south-east of Zakynthos, below pale clay cliffs, one of the main nesting beaches of the loggerhead turtle, with strict rules for visitors.
Gerakas is one of the six nesting beaches of the National Marine Park. Its pale clay cliffs are protected as a geological monument. A park information centre and scientific station has worked here since 2014.
The beach is open from 07:00 to sunset only and closed at night. Stay within 5 metres of the sea and keep away from nest cages. Private umbrellas, vehicles and dogs are banned, and the clay must not be removed.
Did you know? Gerakas, on the Vasilikos peninsula of Zakynthos, is one of the six nesting beaches of the loggerhead turtle in the National Marine Park.
How long should you spend at Gerakas Beach?
Plan about ~120 min at Gerakas Beach. That is enough to take it in and hear its narrated story; stay longer if it grabs you. The tour is self-guided, so there is no rush.
Is Gerakas Beach worth visiting?
Gerakas Beach is one of the 13 sights the Gingerguide team researched and narrated in Zakynthos, so it earns a place on a self-guided walk. Its story explains why it matters, and you can ask the AI guide anything the story leaves open.
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