Kaminia Beach
Beaches in Zante
Location: About 6km south west of Argassi on the Vassilikos Peninsular
Getting There: It's the first beach you come across when taking the main road towards Vassilikos. It is possible to walk or cycle from Argassi, but be warned that the road leading down from the main road is very steep and not easy even in a car!
Access: The area between the beach and a car park is lawned with no steps so would be suitable for someone in a wheelchair
Sunbeds: Yes - free but you are expected to buy something from the bar in return for their use. All the facilities are provided by the owner of the bar and apartments
Showers: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Watersports: No
Safe for Kids: Yes
Food & Drinks: A limited, but traditionally Greek menu is available from 2 beachside bars
Turtles: No
Seaweed: Yes, but it's easily avoided
Sand or Pebbles: A mixture of sand and pebbles extending a few metres into the water then mostly sandy
Car Parking: The owners provide car parking close to the beach
Beaches near to Kaminia Beach:
Argassi Beach (138 Comments)  Often criticised, mainly because in many places there is no beach! At least the water is shallow with a sandy bottom making it good for bathing. |
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Gerakas Beach (77 Comments) 4.3   An important nesting beach for the Loggerhead Sea Turtles and very well maintained by the Marine Park. It's beach you should visit during your holiday. |
Ionio Beach (20 Comments)  A huge expanse of sandy beach which is great for those who would don't need a sunbed, or a crowd. |
Kaminia Beach (6 Comments) 4.1  A beautiful location and not over commercialised. It's a perfect stop-off place and within walking distance of Argassi if you're feeling fit! |
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Plaka Beach (11 Comments)  A tidy and well run beach resort. You pay for sunbeds on the beach, but sunbeds on the grassy area behind are free. |
Porto Roma Beach (7 Comments)  Not as sandy as some other beaches in Vassilikos, but still a beautiful setting with greenery surrounding the beach. |
Porto Zoro Beach (28 Comments)  Exotic looking beach with fine sand and good facilities. There are plenty of small fish to see if you go snorkelling at the rocky end of the beach. |
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