Banana Beach, Zakynthos: what the photos don't tell you
Short answer: Beach facing north. Mid-July: Direct sun on the sand from 06:35 to 20:30: 13 h 55 of sun in all.
Also called Banana. Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Lefkada.
Thu 15 July 2027
Sun on the sand 06:35–20:30
Direct sun on the sand from 06:35 to 20:30: 13 h 55 of sun in all. Sunset at sea level: 20:59.
Each block is half an hour from 05:00 to 22:00. sun on the beach · sun up but behind the cliffs or hills · sun down.
Reality check
- Surface
- Not recorded in the map data (OpenStreetMap)
- Water shoes
- Unknown surface: pack them if the photos show stones. (From the surface)
- Climb back up
- Nearest public car park 110 m away, 8 m up, about 50 steps or a steep path: about 3 min on foot. Bus stop 400 m, 15 m up, about 90 steps or a steep path. (Elevation model + OpenStreetMap)
- Beach clubs and free sand
- 7 beach clubs with paid sunbeds mapped on this beach. Expect the free strip to be small and full by mid-morning in July and August. (OpenStreetMap)
- Natural shade
- Open beach: full sun from morning to evening, no natural shade from the terrain. Bring an umbrella or rent one. (Calculated from the terrain)
- Water depth
- Shelves gently: shallow water a long way out, good for children. 200 m out about under 1 m deep, 400 m out about 3 m deep. (Seabed model with about 100 m detail: the first metres from the shore are not resolved.) (EMODnet Bathymetry)
- Toilets and showers
- Public: shower 370 m. Beach clubs have their own for customers. (OpenStreetMap)
- Sea temperature
- August: 26 °C on average. Warmest August (26 °C). (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020 average)
Plan it
Arrive before the sun reaches the sand to get a spot, or come for the last hours of sun when the day crowds leave. A boat trip reaches coves with no road access.
Through the year
Times on the 15th of each month, local time.
| Month | Sun on the sand | Lost to cliffs | Sea | Waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:25–16:55 | 1 h 20 | 16 °C | — |
| February | 07:55–17:40 | 1 h 04 | 15 °C | — |
| March | 07:05–18:15 | 45 min | 15 °C | — |
| April | 07:10–19:40 | 40 min | 16 °C | — |
| May | 06:35–20:05 | 42 min | 19 °C | — |
| June | 06:25–20:35 | 36 min | 22 °C | — |
| July | 06:35–20:30 | 37 min | 25 °C | — |
| August | 07:00–19:55 | 43 min | 26 °C | — |
| September | 07:30–19:15 | 42 min | 25 °C | — |
| October | 08:05–18:25 | 55 min | 23 °C | — |
| November | 07:50–16:40 | 1 h 19 | 20 °C | — |
| December | 08:20–16:30 | 1 h 24 | 18 °C | — |
Questions
What time does the sun leave Banana Beach, Zakynthos?
In mid-July: Direct sun on the sand from 06:35 to 20:30: 13 h 55 of sun in all. Pick any date above for that day's times.
Is Banana Beach, Zakynthos sand or pebbles?
The surface is not recorded in OpenStreetMap; check recent photos. If it is stones, bring water shoes.
How far is the walk from parking to Banana Beach, Zakynthos?
Nearest public car park 110 m away, 8 m up, about 50 steps or a steep path: about 3 min on foot. Bus stop 400 m, 15 m up, about 90 steps or a steep path.
Is the water deep at Banana Beach, Zakynthos?
Shelves gently: shallow water a long way out, good for children. 200 m out about under 1 m deep, 400 m out about 3 m deep. (Seabed model with about 100 m detail: the first metres from the shore are not resolved.)
How warm is the sea at Banana Beach, Zakynthos?
Jan 16 °C, Feb 15 °C, Mar 15 °C, Apr 16 °C, May 19 °C, Jun 22 °C, Jul 25 °C, Aug 26 °C, Sep 25 °C, Oct 23 °C, Nov 20 °C, Dec 18 °C (1991–2020 averages).
Is there free beach at Banana Beach, Zakynthos or only beach clubs?
7 beach clubs with paid sunbeds mapped on this beach. Expect the free strip to be small and full by mid-morning in July and August.
Sun and shade come from the sun's position and the skyline around each beach, measured every 4° of compass direction from a 30 m elevation model out to 6 km. The climb back up is the height difference between the beach and the nearest mapped car park or bus stop (about 0.17 m per step). Water depth comes from the EMODnet seabed model; surface, beach clubs, toilets and showers from OpenStreetMap; sea temperature is the 1991–2020 average from NOAA OISST and waves the 2015–2024 average from ERA5. Prices are not shown: they change every season and differ between clubs. Map data checked 7 Nov 2026; next check 1 Dec 2026 (monthly). Sea averages are refreshed every January. Sun and shade are calculated for any date you pick. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · map record. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information.