Xigia Beach

Zakynthos · 🇬🇷 Greece

A tiny cliff-cupped cove where natural sulphur springs turn the water a milky blue said to be good for the skin.

Sea temperature

~24°C in the warm season

Water

Milky blue, sulphur-scented

Sand

Pebbles below cliffs

Swimming

Cool and buoyant; natural sulphur springs said to soften the skin

Best time to visit

May-Oct

Setting

A tiny cliff-backed cove with natural sulphur springs on northern Zakynthos

Beach type

Wild & scenic

Region

Europe

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