The island of the Greek poet Dionysios Solomos, the writer of the Greek National Anthem, and home of the caretta-caretta seaturtle has a lot to offer to the traveller... [Continue]
Marathonisi is a small green turtle-shaped island with a wonderful view of Laganas Bay. Towards the side of Laganas beach is an extraordinary seaside with white sand while beautiful sea caves are found towards the back of the island. The deep blue waters are combined in perfect harmony with the lush green landscape and golden sand...[Continue]
National Marine Park of Zakynthos
The Marine Park includes the sea area and islets of Laganas Bay, the nesting beaches of loggerhead sea turtle and a land area surrounding them, the wetland of Keri Lake and Strofades Islands, located about 40 miles south of Zakynthos. Zakynthos is the most important nesting habitat for loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean. It should be noted that Greece is the only European country, where sea turtles Caretta caretta nest...[Continue]
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Caretta-Caretta
The international scientific community considers Laganas Bay the most important habitat in the world of the loggerhead sea turtle caretta-caretta. The caretta-caretta turtles are the only sea turtles that nest in Greece... [Continue]
Keri’s unique mountainous landscape resulted in the creation of mysterious caves and natural arch formations (kamares in Greek). The steep cliffs reach the sea and embrace the many small beaches and give a heavenly image to the visitor.[Continue]
Churches and Monasteries
During your visit to Zakynthos do not forget to visit our most important churches and monasteries...[Continue]
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