Xigia Beach Zakynthos was a wonderful surprise during our more than two weeks on the island. It’s not only beautiful, but also healthy!
After staying on Zakynthos for over 2 weeks and visiting many of the nicest coves, we found that while Xigia Beach, with its towering cliffs, white pebbly sand and natural sulphur mud, may not have been one of the best beaches in Greece, but it was definitely one of the best beaches in Zakynthos.
There are actually three Xigia beaches all in a row Zakynthos island, with one to the south, one in the middle, and one to the north. This post will be about the one that is to the north, which is the most scenic one with the best sulphur mud.
SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Greece and our Complete Guide to Travelling to Zakynthos
Where Is Xigia Beach?
📍Elation 290 91, Zakynthos, Greece
Xigia Beach is located in the Koroni region on the northeastern coast of Zakynthos Island in the Ionian Sea of Greece. Xigia Beach is easiest to reach by car, and I recommend renting a car while you’re in Zakynthos Island because there are plenty of things to do in Zakynthos that require transport.
You’ll want to be able to get around to many of them each day. Some of these Zakynthos attractions are Zante Town, the Venetian Castle, the famous Navagio Beach, and Lofos Restaurant.
I recommend downloading the Google Maps app and then downloading the map of Zakynthos to use offline. You can then click here or click the map address above to see directions to Xigia Beach.
There are a couple of sulphur beaches side by side here, but I recommend the north one as it is more picturesque with tall cliffs sheltering the white pebble sand on three sides.
Best Time of Day to See Xigia Beach
As with most beaches in Zakynthos, the best time to see Xigia Beach is at midday, when the sun is directly overhead illuminating the white pebbles and incredible Ionion Sea. This makes for a truly breathtaking beach photo.
You can also visit Xigia Beach in the early morning as the sun rises over the mainland of Greece here in the morning. There are sometimes people strolling along the beaches here at daybreak.
When to Go to Zakynthos
The best time to visit Zakynthos is the same as the best time to visit Greece and the Greek Islands. We prefer to come in the spring (March-May) or the fall (August-October) when there are fewer crowds, the weather is still nice, and the sea is still warm enough to swim….
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