Alykanas beach alsoknown as Alikanas beach, we find it in the north-eastern part of thebeautiful Zakynthos Island, the capital is about eighteenkilometers to the south.

Located in the great Alykes gulf, we can almost venture that Alykanas beach is the continuationof Alykes beach and sometimes it is even difficult to understand whatthe border is. It has a long and narrow coast of soft light sand,clean, transparent, warm and always calm waters given its positionsheltered from the winds, a sea that changes from blue to turquoisewith depths that gradually degrade making them perfect for familieswith small children and lovers of long swims.

It is super equipped, youwill find all possible comforts such as sunbeds, umbrellas, lots ofwater and non-water sports such as beach volleyball, kayaking,windsurfing and kitesurfing, all to try and challenge your old andnew friends.

Behind the lively andhomonymous village immersed in a fertile valley with expanses ofolive trees and vineyards which has developed a lot in recentdecades, becoming one of the most sought-after destinations for aholiday in Zakynthos. You will find everything, shops for shopping,cafes, bars, typical taverns where you can taste the delicious dishesof classic Greek and local cuisine, trendy restaurants, clubs whereyou can stay late in the evening with a colorful cocktail orlistening to live music, in short, it will be well unlikely that youwill get bored. The country also offers a wide choice ofaccommodation facilities for any type of budget such as simple roomsfor rent, apartments, hotels and resorts where you can spend apeaceful and happy holiday.

From Alikanas beachwhen the sky is particularly clear you can see the coast of theKefalonia Island.

Despite its small size inwidth, there is still room for everyone, obviously during the highseason it is a bit closer but it will be difficult for you not tofind a place and be able to carve out your own little corner ofparadise. Furthermore, from Alykanas beach you can take part in oneof the beautiful boat trips to the most famous beach in Greece, thewreck beach where everyone must go by force if you are in Zakynthosit would be a real shame to miss it.

If you have an adventurousspirit and don't like staying on the same beach for too long, in thegulf there are many other beautiful coves and sandy shores such asXehoriatis beach or Aghia Kyriaky beach, while towards the norththere are Xygia beach and by Makris Gialos. For trekking lovers thereis a beautiful path that leads to the Vrahionas village about fourkilometers away.

The whole area has a greatarchaeological importance as evidenced by the finds found, so as tosuggest that the most ancient city of Zakynthos, the MycenaeanArkadia, once existed right here.

Very simple, if you have arental vehicle and you are independent, you will have to go north onthe east coast, follow the road signs and you will have arrived.

On the contrary, if you don'tfeel like driving during your holiday in Zakynthos, there are publicbuses that go from the major tourist resorts to Alikanas. Consult thetimetables and stops to organize your visit.

In conclusion we can say thatthe Alykanas beach with its village and the wonders of thesurroundings, are to be included in the list of things to see in Zakynthos, in addition to the natural beauty, they will be anexcellent opportunity to get to know the area and enjoy moments ofpure relaxation.