🌿 Why Visit Kalamaki, Zante?
Kalamaki is the calm side of Zante. If you’re looking for laid-back beach days, turtle spotting, and a resort that’s chilled but never boring, this one’s a winner. Tucked just east of Laganas, it offers the same stunning coastline – minus the 4am foam parties.
With protected natural areas, a beautiful sandy beach, and easy access to Zante Town and the airport, Kalamaki ticks all the boxes for families, couples and travellers who want a bit of peace with their sunshine.
Top reasons to visit Kalamaki:
🐢 It’s part of the Zakynthos Marine Park, where endangered loggerhead turtles nest.
🏖️ Long, sandy beaches with shallow water – ideal for kids and calm swimmers.
🍽️ Packed with local tavernas and charming bars, but with a much quieter vibe than Laganas.
🌞 A great location for exploring the island – close to the airport and Zante Town.
🐢 Top Things to Do in Kalamaki
Kalamaki is all about slowing down and soaking it all in – whether that’s a beach nap, a sunset stroll, or a plate of fresh seafood. But there’s plenty to keep you busy when you’re not sunbathing too.
Relax on Kalamaki Beach
Kalamaki Beach is one of the island’s best-loved spots – wide, sandy, and protected as a turtle nesting area.
Expect shallow, warm waters with no noisy water sports to disturb the peaceful vibe.
Loggerhead turtles (Caretta Caretta) come ashore to lay their eggs here from May to August – and if you’re lucky, you might spot one!
Explore Nearby Attractions
Just a few minutes’ drive from Laganas, so you can dip into the party scene without sleeping in it.
Close to Zante Town, perfect for shopping, sightseeing and harbour-front drinks.
Take a boat trip to Marathonisi (Turtle Island) or explore the sea caves off the coast.
Nature lovers will enjoy walks through the dunes and trails near the Marine Park.
Eat & Drink
Tuck into traditional Greek dishes at local tavernas – try fresh-caught sea bream, stuffed vine leaves, and plenty of tzatziki.
Cocktail bars and cafés are dotted along the main street – lively enough to be fun, calm enough for a conversation.
Family-friendly eateries are everywhere – Kalamaki is great for younger travellers and fussy eaters alike.
🏨 Where to Stay on your Kalamaki holidays
Kalamaki has a great mix of accommodation – quiet hotels, family-run studios, and all-inclusive resorts just steps from the beach. It's ideal for relaxing getaways without the party-heavy crowd. If you need a bit of hotel inspo, then we've got a few ideas in mind...
Ionion Blue Hotel - only a short lil' stroll to the town centre, and a lush pool on-site to cool down in after you've been out exploring - that's a bit of us.
Meandros Boutique & Spa Hotel - Adults Only - if you're after a bit of five-star boujee on your adults only holidays, then you might wanna keep this hotel on your radar, we're talking an on-site spa, a fine dining Greek restaurant and signature cocktails at the bar.
Marelen Hotel - this hotel offers the perfect blend of adults only downtime and a fun-in-the-sun kinda vibe for the little ones with an on-site splash park - talk about the best of both worlds.
Klelia Beach Hotel by Zante Plaza - ice cream and cocktails by the pool? Yes please! This hotel is the perfect base for a family holiday complete with pools and a beach (almost) on the doorstep.
Caretta Beach - the selling point here has gotta be the on-site waterpark, right? Right! Who doesn't love a water slide, especially on a Summer jolly, but if relaxation is more your bag, there's an on-site spa with 15 treatments on offer for a total pamper sesh.
