Zante Kalamaki

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Kalamaki beach Zante

KALAMAKI is the 'quiet' end of Laganas beach. A long and deep stretch of sand separated from its noisier neighbour by a pine forest.
Kalamaki beach is also popular with endangered egg-laying turtles. Parts are now classed a National Marine park giving turtles and other wildlife protection that is a lot more in evidence in Kalamaki than at nearby Laganas.
Problems persist however with nearby hotel building, a mushrooming in beachside tavernas and turtle nesting grounds bulldozed to provide more sand for tourist sunbeds.
Kalamaki village tries hard to match the perceived delights of its more popular neighbour. Fast food outlets are multiplying and bars have bought in the latest karaoke machines and big-screen TVs. Bars called Coconut Joe's and the Drunk Corner give you the general idea.
Kalamaki beach has fine, soft sand and shallow water makes it a good resort for families. Watersports are curbed here to protect the turtles that often circle offshore before coming ashore at night to lay their eggs and visitors must leave the beach at sunset.
Kalamaki is only 2km from Zante airport and planes fly directly over the beach.