Alykes beach
A 735 m sand beach in the open bay of Alykes on the north-east coast of Zakynthos, shallow near the shore with a gentle slope. It takes its name from the salt pans just inland, which stopped working in 1980.
WhatBeach, AlykesZakynthos
WhenMay to November20° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus
CostPublic shoreFree
- 16°J
- 15°F
- 15°M
- 16°A
- 19°M
- 22°J
- 24°J
- 26°A
- 25°S
- 23°O
- 20°N
- 18°D
Expect the sea at about 26 °C in August and 15 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from May to November.
Getting in
- Access
- The beach lies on the Gerakari to Katastari road, 20 km from Zakynthos Town. The Ministry of Environment's profile records wooden walkways across the sand, toilets and equipment for disabled bathers on the central, organised stretch.
- Public transport
- KTEL Zakynthos runs a local bus between Zakynthos Town and Alykes on weekdays.
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Facilities
- ToiletsStep-free accessCafé