Banana Beach
Banana Beach
4.5
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
Lined with beach bars blasting dance music, Banana Beach is popular with the younger crowd. You can play volleyball, go jet skiing, or try parasailing. The sandy beach is spacious—travelers looking to lounge and sunbathe can rent a sunbed and an umbrella and sip cocktails all day long. Keep your receipt to ride the bus back to Zakynthos town for free. The water is nice and clear but can get a little choppy at times. Good news for drivers: you can park in the shade for free. – Tripadvisor
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Best nearby
Restaurants
54 within 3 miles
Attractions
71 within 6 miles
See what travelers are saying
- SerenCardiff, United Kingdom43 contributionsGreat beach, fun day out to relax, drink, eat and listen to good musicThis was my third visit. The previous times being 2018 and 2019 and I can confirm that this third visit met my expectations. I got picked up on the complimentary bus at the ‘Why Not’ bar on Kalamaki strip (information from excursion providers as to times and location pick ups of the bus is limited so I found the information on the banana beach website). 2x sunbed and umbrella was $12 for the back rows (orange beds), perfect location no need to go closer if you’re watching your spending. Beach is spotless and clean although rocky to get into water, music is such a vibe (party/house music), staff are attentive and friendly. Drinks and food reasonable price and comparable to the increase in alcohol in Zante anyway. Food was tasty and plenty of options. As long as you spend money at the beach on water sports, sunbeds or restaurant you will not have to pay for the bus. I would recommended making your way back to the bus stop 30 mins before pick up time as there was limited seats and many people standing on way back.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 10, 2024
- Diana AntonovaEpidavros, Greece30 contributionsOkWe liked this beach very much but for us is a 4star beach because there is nothing special about this beach. Although, we liked the Banana Baya cafe bar restaurant very much. The service was great as well as food. For the set of sun-beds we payed 30€Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 16, 2024
- Sarah D6 contributionsA fun family day in the sunshineWe visited the beach with our 4 year old daughter and had a great time. The beach is busy, but it didn’t feel crowded; there was plenty of space. We paid for the sun loungers which were great. There are QR codes on the middle tables so food and drink could be ordered from the banana beach bar. The sea is perfect for younger children too. It’s pretty shallow for quite a way with a sandbar maybe 15-20m out. There were water sports though we didn’t try those. There was an exclusion zone around swimmers and I felt safe as I swam pretty far out.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 21, 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinion of Tripadvisor members and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
1,734 reviews
Excellent
944
Very good
508
Average
182
Poor
67
Terrible
33
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
David D
Devon, UK27,653 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Friday 16th July we visited this popular beach on the southeastern coast of the Island, on the Vassilikos peninsula
It is one of a number of beaches that run along this coastline. It is just under two kilometres from the village of Vasilikos.
The beach with it's golden sand and shallow waters is located within a bay enclosed by a rocky headland at both ends.
Orderly rows upon rows of sunbeds and static umbrellas line the beach, they were available to rent and prices ranged from €8 to €20, depending on the quality of the beds
Wooden slatted walkways along the beach made it easier to walk along the beach and avoid the hot sand.
There was space on the beach to spread out towels and beach mats, however, not overly welcoming.
There was a sign which stated that only food and drinks purchased at the bar were permitted, all a bit too controlled. So not a place to visit to sit on the beach and enjoy a picnic.
Sadly it is totally overly commercialised, take into account the rental of the sunbeds, food & drinks and maybe some watersports, a visit here has the potential to be expensive.
The access to the beach is gated so is closed in the evenings, as stated earlier all controlled.
It is one of a number of beaches that run along this coastline. It is just under two kilometres from the village of Vasilikos.
The beach with it's golden sand and shallow waters is located within a bay enclosed by a rocky headland at both ends.
Orderly rows upon rows of sunbeds and static umbrellas line the beach, they were available to rent and prices ranged from €8 to €20, depending on the quality of the beds
Wooden slatted walkways along the beach made it easier to walk along the beach and avoid the hot sand.
There was space on the beach to spread out towels and beach mats, however, not overly welcoming.
There was a sign which stated that only food and drinks purchased at the bar were permitted, all a bit too controlled. So not a place to visit to sit on the beach and enjoy a picnic.
Sadly it is totally overly commercialised, take into account the rental of the sunbeds, food & drinks and maybe some watersports, a visit here has the potential to be expensive.
The access to the beach is gated so is closed in the evenings, as stated earlier all controlled.
Written August 17, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Arge M
Cluj-Napoca, Romania5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Nice sand and water. Plenty of sun beds. Clean showers and convenient bar on the beach. It was not crowdy when we arrived and we enjoyed the food at the restaurant which has a great view. The only thing that was not great it was that we went by bus and we had to change 2 buses, so we spent a lor on the way.
Written August 16, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Krista S
778 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Transportation was free to go and back, but from Argassi bus didn't stop to Legend of Mimosa, it stopped at bus stop (near minigolf).
Really long beach with soft sand.
There are many sunbeds, which you can rent about 10-15 euroa.
Clear water.
Many watersports.
You can order drinks and food easily (we ordered from Casa Playa). Friendly staff.
Really long beach with soft sand.
There are many sunbeds, which you can rent about 10-15 euroa.
Clear water.
Many watersports.
You can order drinks and food easily (we ordered from Casa Playa). Friendly staff.
Written June 25, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bianca P
Acilia, Italy8 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Beautiful beach equipped with all amenities.
Prices are adapted to the services offered: 30 euros two sunbeds and an umbrella in the second row with bar / restaurant service directly under the umbrella.
The beach is suitable for children as the bottom is shallow and the sand is fine.
It is quite windy and usually, in the afternoon, there are some waves ..
The sea is not the most beautiful of Zakynthos, but it is definitely the most comfortable beach.
Parking is large and is free.
In addition there is also the possibility to do very fun water sports.
Prices are adapted to the services offered: 30 euros two sunbeds and an umbrella in the second row with bar / restaurant service directly under the umbrella.
The beach is suitable for children as the bottom is shallow and the sand is fine.
It is quite windy and usually, in the afternoon, there are some waves ..
The sea is not the most beautiful of Zakynthos, but it is definitely the most comfortable beach.
Parking is large and is free.
In addition there is also the possibility to do very fun water sports.
Automatically translated
Written July 12, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kortney
2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Me and my friend visited this beach and lounged at the Casa Playa Beach Bar and Restaurant. This place is very clearly a tourist trap. The buses only run every few hours, and although they are free, the driver was pretty rude. Not to mention once you get there you have to stay until the buses run back which seems to be at only one particular time. The Casa Playa Beach Bar is relatively expensive for what it is… the food and service were not great. The water is very pretty but the overall vibes of the place were really weird. Sort of felt like a man-made stimulation of a beach. Would not visit again and would not recommend.
Written September 11, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alina P
81 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Nice beach and many types of umbrellas and chezlongs.
The price for two chezlongs with an umbrella was 18 euros. There is music, a beach bar from where u can order drinks and also on the beach a voleyball terrain.
We liked the visit there.
The price for two chezlongs with an umbrella was 18 euros. There is music, a beach bar from where u can order drinks and also on the beach a voleyball terrain.
We liked the visit there.
Written July 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Georginga
74 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We used the pick up service which collect us at 9:40.
To return back on the bus we needed a receipt from the casa playa bar/restaurant, but that was easy. The staff were so friendly and food delicious and not over priced.
We didn’t feel rushed to vacate our chairs, nor was there any pressure to order desserts/coffees etc.
Just pleasure to go there really!
To return back on the bus we needed a receipt from the casa playa bar/restaurant, but that was easy. The staff were so friendly and food delicious and not over priced.
We didn’t feel rushed to vacate our chairs, nor was there any pressure to order desserts/coffees etc.
Just pleasure to go there really!
Written September 21, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mirko
Gelnhausen, Germany9 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Very comfortable loungers with umbrellas: 1st row €25, 2nd row €20 and the one behind it €15. There is a nice waitress who takes orders and then others bring them later. We also ate here, which was very tasty. It's positive that they pay attention to cleanliness: a man comes regularly to take away the rubbish. The beach is very fine sand and the water slopes gently. You can go really far in here. The only annoying thing is the constant stupid bass noise from the speakers. This cost the rating one star.
Written September 17, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ruthie8910
Southend-on-Sea, UK5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The beach was ok, but not worth the cab fares when there was no sign of a free banana bus. Waited 2 hrs for the bus then shared a people mover with another couple for 25 euros. Coming back - still no sign of this free bus, so we booked a cab & a people mover turned up with passengers already in. He charged us 20 euros each. So 40euros for a 15 min drive - complete rip off.
Banana beach was nice but with the sunbeds, umbrella & cab fares a bloody expensive way to spend the day on a beach.
Banana beach was nice but with the sunbeds, umbrella & cab fares a bloody expensive way to spend the day on a beach.
Written September 2, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
dsunny
Rome, Italy162 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Very large and very organized plant. Quality beds , subject to availability and prices has choice . Two sunbeds in the second row and umbrella €35, Latvian in the first row €60 with obligation to consume €20. Possibility of adding puff beds at 6€
It is an above average place in price but the services are priceless. Possibility to order at the umbrella even if we chose to have lunch at the tables. Very good lunch
. Recommended really good burger. Excellent service. Nearby showers on sunbeds. Very large beach. Possible to make very fun water games. We tried the UFO pulled by speedboat at a cost of 15 € per person. Very funny .
Recommended for those who want to spend a day in comfort. Clean (clean bathrooms constantly).
Beach : very clean , large beach . Entrance with some stones as always in this area but for two three steps.
The water is less crystal clear than other beaches like Kalamaki but walking a few meters is clearer. Recommended
It is an above average place in price but the services are priceless. Possibility to order at the umbrella even if we chose to have lunch at the tables. Very good lunch
. Recommended really good burger. Excellent service. Nearby showers on sunbeds. Very large beach. Possible to make very fun water games. We tried the UFO pulled by speedboat at a cost of 15 € per person. Very funny .
Recommended for those who want to spend a day in comfort. Clean (clean bathrooms constantly).
Beach : very clean , large beach . Entrance with some stones as always in this area but for two three steps.
The water is less crystal clear than other beaches like Kalamaki but walking a few meters is clearer. Recommended
Automatically translated
Written August 7, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Buongiorno,
quanto costa due lettini in prima fila ?
Written August 26, 2024
How much are the sun beds / hammocks?
Written September 11, 2019
Hi! The sunbeds vary in price depending on location to the sea. I think the front ones were €10 for two and an umbrella and the back ones were €5. Sorry I didn’t make a note of it. They also had double bed loungers that were more expensive again. This was in high season (August).
Written September 11, 2019
Non si può portare cibo e acqua da consumare in spiaggia?
Written August 23, 2019
Di regola no, come non si potrebbe fare in tutti i lidi.
Te lo sconsiglio in quanto al bar c'è di tutto e i prezzi sono abbordabilissimi.
Noi comunque qualcosina l'abbiamo portata (chreakers, una bottiglietta d'acqua cose così) e nessuno ci ha detto nulla ma forse non ci hanno nemmeno visti.
Written August 27, 2019
No, ma andando presto al mattino si può aspirare alla prima fila che ovviamente si paga un po' di più...ma lascia più spazio visibile e vivibile...buona vacanza!
A sx della spiaggia a 200 mt dal Banana trovate il bagno Tropicana che è più piccolo e tranquillo e ben gestito ugualmente...con musica in sottofondo e non così preponderante...poi dipende da quello che si cerca ;)
Written August 22, 2019
Hi are there any toilets there? Cheers
Written July 20, 2019
There was no toilets on the beach itselft at least on the spot we were on, but there was a toilet on the restaurant just next to the beach.
Written July 20, 2019
Can you take your own food to banana beach?
Written July 17, 2019
Yes you can although if you get the free yellow Banana Beach bus you are expected to eat at the taverna bar situated at the beach. Talking about the free bus it is like a cattle market getting on it at the end of your stay. My daughter x I and another couple were first in the queue but when the bus arrived we were shoved x pushed and ended up last on the bus. We would certainly not go again on the free bus.
Written July 18, 2019
Is there somewhere to put your bags and valuables when doing the water sports?
Written June 17, 2019
Showing results 1-10 of 24
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing