Beach clubs in Zakynthos
Eleven beach bars and clubs, split between the Laganas party strip and the island's quiet golden coves.
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Zakynthos has 11 beach clubs worth knowing, and they split cleanly by mood. The beach clubs in Zakynthos run from Laganas party strips with full day passes to quiet Vasilikos coves where two sunbeds cost about 25 euros.
Most spots here are beach bars first, so a lounger often comes with a drink or a light spend rather than a steep gate fee. The exception is Laganas, where Infinity sells an all-day pass around 85 euros. Season runs May to October and peaks in July and August.
The island splits its clubs across four zones. Laganas and Kalamaki hold the loud south, Vasilikos owns the golden southeast coves, Tsilivi runs the polished east coast, and the rocky north keeps one upscale clubhouse. It's one of Greece's Ionian islands, so if you're island-hopping, Corfu makes an easy add-on.
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Where are the best beach clubs in Zakynthos?
They cluster in four areas. Laganas on the south coast is the party strip, home to Infinity Beach Club, El Paradiso Beach Club and Hamsa. Tsilivi on the east coast has the polished family clubs like Barracuda and Seacret Beach Club.
The Vasilikos peninsula in the southeast holds the calm, scenic coves, with NOE Beach Club and Ammos Beach Club on golden sand. For a quiet swim, head to Vasilikos. For music and a scene, stay in Laganas.
Do you have to pay for sunbeds at Zakynthos beach clubs?
It depends on the beach. Many Zakynthos beach bars still give sunbeds free or cheap with a drink or some food. At Porto Kaminia in Vasilikos, loungers, umbrellas and hammocks come with a drink purchase.
The Laganas clubs work differently. Infinity Beach Club sells a full day pass around 85 euros that bundles a sunbed with food and drinks. Public beaches like Banana charge roughly 8 to 12 euros for a set.
Start with the loud south. Laganas packs the island's biggest day clubs into one bay.
Infinity Beach Club
Infinity Beach Club sits right on Laganas beach, with sunbeds, sofas and cabanas facing the Ionian. It draws a see-and-be-seen crowd and leans into sunset.
The all-day pass runs about 85 euros per person and covers a sunbed, with food and drinks bought alongside your table. Cocktails come from an award-winning mixologist, and there's quality shisha, DJs and guest sets.
It's open morning to late evening. In peak season, arrive before 1pm to get a good spot, and book the table ahead.
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El Paradiso Beach Club
El Paradiso Beach Club has run on the quiet southern end of Laganas bay since 2014. It's built around a swimming pool and a music-led daytime crowd.
The kitchen does modern Mediterranean food, coffee and brunch, and the cocktails hold up. Music leans afro-funk, Latin and electronic, with global and local guest DJs on the sunset sets.
The venue runs 09:30 to 21:00, with the kitchen open 10:00 to 19:00. Expect sunbeds plus a food and cocktail spend rather than a fixed gate price. €€€
Hamsa Beach Bar Restaurant
Hamsa Beach Bar Restaurant is a newer arrival on Laganas beach, inside the protected bay. It's chic and relaxed, and it does dinner as well as sunbeds.
The restaurant runs steak, seafood, pasta and sushi, backed by a beach bar, loungers and a small boutique. There are DJ sets and Greek party nights once the sun drops.
It's open daily from 9am till late, and you can book a table online. Sunbeds come with a food and cocktail spend. €€€
Next door in Kalamaki, the mood turns design-led.
Cotton Club Zakynthos
Cotton Club Zakynthos sits in Kalamaki, built from salvaged wood and natural materials. It's laid-back and eco-minded, and it pulls a couples crowd.
The pool is open 12:00 to 19:00, sunbeds are by reservation, and the gourmet menu has a strong plant-based lean built on local produce. It also runs Cotton Boats trips to secluded beaches and the Shipwreck.
The restaurant runs 13:30 to midnight and closes on Sundays. Expect a sunbed reservation plus a food and cocktail spend. €€€
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NOE Beach Club
NOE Beach Club is a calm, open-air spot on Mavratzis beach in Vasilikos. It suits families and couples who want quiet over noise.
Big sunbeds sit under natural shade, and the menu covers Mediterranean plates and sushi, plus cocktails and fresh juice. The kitchen is halal certified and pork-free, which is rare on the island.
Sunbeds for two run about 25 euros and you can reserve online. It's one of the better value calm days in Zakynthos. €€
Ammos Beach Club
Ammos Beach Club sits on the golden-sand Agios Nikolaos cove in Vasilikos, with a bar built over clear water and views across the gulf. It's trendy but low-key, and it leans adult.
Reports point to smart decor, food and drinks by the sea, and a quieter feel than the party beaches. It also runs nine adults-only beachfront rooms.
Prices sit in the mid range for a Vasilikos sunbed day. It's a prettier corner than the busy strips, best for couples. €€€
Porto Azzuro Beach Bar & Restaurant
Porto Azzuro Beach Bar & Restaurant runs along the southeast Vasilikos coast, about 10km from the airport. It's relaxed by day and turns party by night.
There are sun loungers, umbrellas, changing rooms, showers, wifi and parking on clear blue water. The kitchen does Mediterranean food, grills, cocktails and ice cream, and the music builds from lounge sets to Greek and international DJ nights.
It works for a family beach day and also hosts weddings. Expect loungers plus a food and drink spend. €€
Porto Kaminia Beach Bar & Restaurant
Porto Kaminia Beach Bar & Restaurant is a relaxed spot in Vasilikos, with gardens and a small pebble-and-sand beach. It's traditional and family-run in feel.
Free sunbeds, umbrellas and hammocks come with a drink, and there are beach sofas and loungers too. The kitchen does traditional Greek food, and there's a children's playground, wifi and parking.
It's open 8am to 1am daily, from early May to mid-October. This is the low-cost, easygoing end of the Vasilikos coves. €
Over on the east coast, Tsilivi runs the polished, family-friendly clubs.
Barracuda Zakynthos
Barracuda Zakynthos is a beach bar and restaurant on Tsilivi beach, with sunbeds, umbrellas and cabana beds served by waiters. It's upscale but genuinely family-friendly.
The menu covers cocktails, wine, sharing platters and gourmet plates, with shaded tables for lunch. There's a children's playground, a pool table, DJ music, showers and parking, plus a watersports centre nearby.
It's open daily from 9am till late. Expect waiter-served loungers plus food and cocktails. €€€
Seacret Beach Club
Seacret Beach Club sits in the heart of Tsilivi bay and pitches itself at the luxury end. It's stylish and upscale, good for couples and families alike.
Extra-large sunbeds sit under bamboo shades and gazebos, and there's a beachfront massage bed if you want it. The beach bar restaurant does cocktails and shisha, there's a boho boutique, plus free wifi and on-site parking.
Reservations and private group experiences are available. Expect luxury loungers plus a food and cocktail spend. €€€
Finally, the rocky north keeps one long-running clubhouse.
Peligoni Club
Peligoni Club has run near Agios Nikolaos in the north since 1989. It's a barefoot-luxury clubhouse on rocks rather than sand, so you swim off platforms.
There's a pool, bars and restaurants, a spa, a gym and a large watersports operation. It leans active and wellness-focused, and it works for families too.
Access is tied to its private villas, cottages and suites, plus wellness and gathering weeks, so it's more a stay than a walk-in day club. It runs May to October, upscale and informal.
Frequently asked questions about Zakynthos beach clubs
How much do beach clubs in Zakynthos cost?
It ranges widely. Many beach bars give sunbeds free or cheap with a drink or light spend, and public-beach sets run about 8 to 12 euros. At the top end, Infinity Beach Club in Laganas sells a full day pass around 85 euros with food and drinks included.
Do you need to book beach clubs in Zakynthos in advance?
For the calm coves, usually not, though a reservation helps in July and August. The Laganas day clubs are different. Infinity Beach Club and Hamsa take table bookings online, and in peak season you'll want to arrive before 1pm to get a good spot on the sand.
What is the best beach club in Zakynthos?
It depends on the mood you're after. For a scene and sunset, Infinity Beach Club in Laganas leads. For a calm, good-value day, NOE Beach Club in Vasilikos is hard to beat. For polished luxury on the east coast, try Seacret Beach Club in Tsilivi.
When are Zakynthos beach clubs open?
The season runs May to October and peaks in July and August. Spots like Porto Kaminia open from early May to mid-October. Outside those months most beach bars close, so late spring and early autumn give you the clubs with thinner crowds and softer prices.
Which Zakynthos beach clubs are best for families?
Tsilivi and Vasilikos are your best bets. Barracuda in Tsilivi has a children's playground, cabana beds and a watersports centre nearby. Porto Kaminia in Vasilikos runs a playground with free sunbeds and a calm, shallow cove, and both areas stay easygoing for parents with young kids.
Are there beach clubs near Laganas?
Yes, Laganas is the island's main club strip. Infinity Beach Club, El Paradiso Beach Club and Hamsa all sit on Laganas beach, and Cotton Club Zakynthos is just east in neighbouring Kalamaki. It's the loudest scene on the island, with day passes, DJ sets and party nights running through summer.
