Banana Beach
cove · Zakynthos · Ionian Sea
Banana Beach is a cove on the island of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Sea cruising area.
The nearest town is Zakynthos.
Zakynthos is part of the Ionian Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-east (36°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to east-south-east (320°–120°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Banana Beach lies in the protected area Zakynthos National Marine Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (10 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Ano Vasilikos: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Zakynthos, 3.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Gerakas Nesting Beach, 4.7 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Porto Kaminia, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: St. Nicholas Beach, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Perivolakia cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Porto Zoro cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Porto Kaminia cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- St. Nicholas Beach cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Mavratzis cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Porto Roma cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ionian Sea by wind
More places – Zakynthos
- Ammoudi cove
- Argassi cove
- Blue cave cove
- Dafni Beach cove
Questions
Is Banana Beach sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Zakynthos, 3.8 NM by sea.
Is Banana Beach sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Banana Beach?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Banana Beach?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Banana Beach?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.