National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Loggerhead turtle nesting beaches and marine zones in Laganas bay, Zakynthos

The park covers the Bay of Laganas on the southern shore of Zakynthos, where six beaches host one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the Mediterranean. It also takes in the wetland of Keri Lake and the two small islands of Strofadia.

2GerakasOne of the six nesting beaches of Laganas bay.

Things to do

  • HeritageVisit Gerakas, Daphni or Kalamaki beaches and follow the park's code of conduct for sightseeing
  • On the waterTake a marine excursion in the Laganas bay zones, keeping to the boating ban off nesting beaches
  • Try thisExplore the wetland of Keri Lake
  • Try thisLook for sand dunes and Posidonia oceanica beds along the bay
Gerakas
Gerakas
Greece · Zakynthos, Ioanian Islands Est. 1999 Size 104 km² Protected area category: IUCN IV

Also worth seeing

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    Sekania

    Nesting beach rated among the world's highest loggerhead nesting concentrations.
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    Keri Lake

    Wetland included within the park boundaries.

Where it is

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