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Gerakas Beach — Greece
Wild & scenic

Gerakas Beach

Vasilikos, Zakynthos · 🇬🇷 Greece

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A protected golden crescent that is one of the Mediterranean's prime loggerhead turtle nurseries.

Water at Gerakas Beach (Vasilikos, Zakynthos, Greece) runs to about 26°C at the height of the season, and Jun–Sep is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~26°C in the warm season
Water
Warm, shallow and clear turquoise
Sand
Soft golden sand beneath sculpted ochre clay cliffs
Swimming
Calm shallow water; the beach closes at night to protect nesting turtles
Best time to visit
Jun–Sep
Setting
A protected Natura reserve and key loggerhead turtle nesting site
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Gerakas Beach: frequently asked questions

Where is Gerakas Beach?

Gerakas Beach is at Vasilikos, on the coast of Greece.

What is the sea temperature at Gerakas Beach?

In the warm season the sea at Gerakas Beach reaches about 26°C. Warm, shallow and clear turquoise.

When is the best time to visit Gerakas Beach?

The best time to visit Gerakas Beach is Jun–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Gerakas Beach have?

Gerakas Beach has soft golden sand beneath sculpted ochre clay cliffs.

Is Gerakas Beach good for swimming?

Calm shallow water; the beach closes at night to protect nesting turtles.

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