Alykes Beach
Beaches in Zante
Location: In the resort of Alykes next to Alykanas about 20km northwest of Zakynthos town
Getting There: Quite a distance from the other main resorts, you will probably combine a visit here with a tour of the island. The main road will take you through Katastari, although there is a more scenic route around the coast
Access: Several access points, most without any steps
Sunbeds: Yes, but plenty of areas where you can lie on the sand
Toilets: In the nearby bars and restaurants
Watersports: Yes, including boat trips to the Shipwreck and Blue Caves
Safe for Kids: Yes, the water remains very shallow along most of the beach.
Food & Drinks: Plenty of nearby bars and restaurants
Turtles: No
Seaweed: Not usually a problem
Sand or Pebbles: Fine sand mixed with small pebbles in some parts of the beach
Car Parking: Usually fairly easy to find a place to park nearby
