Zacharo beach, Sandy beach in Zacharo, Greece

Zacharo Beach is a sandy shore stretching for several kilometers along the Ionian coastline in the Gulf of Kyparissia. The water remains shallow in many areas, making it accessible for swimmers of all levels.

Zacharo beach lies on the Ionian coast of the Gulf of Kyparissia, near the town of Zacharo in southwestern Greece. The wider region belonged to classical Greece, and the sanctuary of Ancient Olympia lies inland to the north, in the Alfeios valley. The beach itself has no recorded ancient monuments; its documented history is modern, and it now holds the Blue Flag award for water quality and environmental management.

Local fishermen are a regular sight along the shore, using methods passed down through generations. The beach community gathers for summer celebrations that feature traditional music and dancing.

The beach lies on the Ionian Sea coast in the Gulf of Kyparissia, near Zacharo in southwestern Greece. Its soft sand runs for a long distance, so the shoreline is easy to walk and orient yourself along. The Blue Flag award for water quality and environmental management indicates maintained conditions.

Zacharo beach holds the Blue Flag award for water quality and environmental management, a certification the Foundation for Environmental Education grants to beaches meeting its criteria. The sand is soft and the shoreline is among the longest in Greece, running along the Gulf of Kyparissia in the Ionian Sea.