Vassilikos Holidays

🏝️ Why Visit Vassilikos, Zakynthos?

Dreaming of a Greek island escape without the crowds? Vassilikos, on Zantes' lush southeastern peninsula, is the kind of place that trades party tunes for birdsong and sunset strolls. It's quiet, it's beautiful, and it’s packed with sandy beaches, pine-covered hills, and more olives than you can shake a cocktail stick at.

This laid-back resort is ideal for sun-seekers after a slower pace, whether you're travelling with the fam, escaping with your other half, or just want a tan that says “I’ve been somewhere lovely, thanks.”

Top reasons to visit Vassilikos:

• 🐢 Home to Gerakas Beach, a protected nesting site for endangered loggerhead turtles – cute and eco-friendly.

• 🌿 Full of rustic charm, with olive groves, hiking trails and traditional villages like Ano Vassilikos.

• 🏖️ Golden beaches like Banana Beach and St Nicholas Beach – whether you want a snooze or some splashy water sports.

🌟 Top Things to Do on Vassilikos holidays

Vassilikos might be chilled, but there’s plenty to do between sunbathing stints and seafood feasts.

Hit the Beaches

• Gerakas Beach – Famous for turtle spotting (May–August) and soft sands, with zero sunbeds to protect the wildlife.

• Banana Beach – Big, bold, and brilliant for sunbathers and beach bar lovers alike.

• St Nicholas Beach – Fancy trying jet-skiing, paddleboarding or banana boating? This is the place for splashy fun.

• Porto Roma – Quieter vibes, perfect for a lazy afternoon nap or a calm swim.

Go exploring

• 🛥️ Boat trips from St Nicholas – Explore hidden coves or hop aboard a turtle-spotting cruise.

• 🍷 Zakynthian wineries – Sample the local vino and pretend you’re a Greek sommelier (don’t forget to buy a bottle for your suitcase).

• 🏞️ Hiking trails – Wind through pine forests and olive groves with views that'll stop you mid-scroll on Insta.

• 🏛️ Visit Ano Vassilikos, a peaceful village with cobbled streets, little tavernas and buckets of charm.

🏨 Where to Stay in Vassilikos

Vassilikos is all about peace, nature, and Greek charm – and that extends to its accommodation, too. You’ll find a mix of beachside hotels, hillside retreats and villa-style stays, perfect for low-key holidays with maximum chill.

Here’s where we’d stay...

• Bay Hotel and Suites - pools to suit all kinds, a private beach on the doorstep, a kids club and spa facilities like massages and a sauna? Yeah, this is the top of our list, too.

• Gerakas Belvedere Luxury Suites - an on-site wining and dining spot is the crown jewel of this place... that, and the short stroll to Gerakas Beach where the sea turtles live.