Agios Nikolaos beach

Agios Nikolaos is a relatively wide sandy beach with rows of umbrellas and deck chairs surrounded by hotels and roads (don't confuse it with a harbor of the same name which is located in the north of Zakynthos). The life is truly in full swing here: besides all the necessities the beach offers a wide array of water activities: kayaking, windsurfing, riding boats. There is a rental store of sport equipment located in the center of Agios Nikolaos where you can arrange a lesson or two with an instructor.

The beach is popular among young people and families with children of all ages: a smooth descent and a slow depth rise make Agios Nikolaos an ideal destination for families even with young children. If you want some solitude, you can find a spot without deck chairs in the southern part of the beach.

When is the best time to go?

Greece - a country with a long length from north to south, so the recommendations will vary depending on the place where you are going. The holiday season  begins in May and reaches a peak in July-August: there are too many tourists, and the temperature on the southern islands reaches 40 degrees, which may still not play a role on the beach, but certainly not suitable for sightseeing. So the best time to relax in Greece is the end of spring-beginning of summer or September-October.