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102 ❯❯ Corfu and the Ionian Islands Area by Area

Beaches, Coves and Resorts

Vromi Cove
Kaminia Beach
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MAP K2 • West coast,
MAP M2 • Near Argási,
Zákynthos Zákynthos
A delightful indentation on the west Located on the southernmost tip of
coast, Vromi cove can be reached the island, the quiet and undeveloped
only by a small road from the village Kaminia beach offers good views of
of Anafonítria. Agios Ioannis island the tree-covered headland.
(see p100) lies at its entrance. Porto Zoro Beach
Exo Chora Cove
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MAP M3 • Vasilikós
peninsula, Zákynthos
MAP K2 • Exo Chora,
Zákynthos If you love snorkelling, the striking
The cove at the west-coast town of rock for mations at this quiet east-
Exo Chora is quiet and unassuming. coast beach are worth exploring. It
The town itself is a pleasure to visit, is considered to be one of the best
and has many original houses that beaches on the Vasilikós peninsula.
survived the 1953 earth quake. Porto Roma
Cape Kryonéri
3 8
MAP M3 • Vasilikós
MAP M2 • Near Zákynthos
peninsula, Zákynthos
Town, Zákynthos A tiny fishing harbour with a small
Lying on the east coast about 1 km pebbly beach and a handful of taver-
(half a mile) north of Zákynthos Town, nas, Porto Roma lies on the southeast
Cape Kryonéri has a narrow pebble coast of the island. It is well known
beach that runs down to the sea. for its peaceful ambience.
Plános
Gérakas Beach
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MAP L2 • Near Zákynthos
MAP M3 • Cape Gérakas,
Town, Zákynthos Zákynthos
Although a small village, Plános is Often referred to as the largest
fast developing into a popular holiday beach on the island, Gérakas, with
destination. It is one of the liveliest its long sweep of golden sands, is
resorts on the east coast, with a soft also one of the best. The beach lies
sandy beach and calm water. on the southernmost tip of Zákynthos.
Vasilikós
Argási
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MAP M3 • Vasilikós
MAP M2 • S of Zákynthos
Town, Zákynthos peninsula, Zákynthos
Argási is a lively east-coast resort The village of Vasilikós is renowned
that has managed to retain its his- for its great beaches and excellent
toric charm. It has a wide selection swimming conditions. It is the main
of excellent tavernas. community on the Vasilikós peninsula.
Beach on the Vasilikós peninsula

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