Marathonisi (Turtle Island)

Marathonisi (Turtle Island) features on the Gingerguide audio walk through Zakynthos. Give it roughly ~120 min: enough to look, hear a two to three minute story on the spot, and ask the AI guide whatever the story leaves open.

• Type nature
• Suggested visit ~120 min
• Zakynthos Zakynthos guide

About Marathonisi (Turtle Island)

Marathonisi, the small green islet in Laganas Bay, shaped like a swimming turtle, with a short sandy beach where loggerhead turtles nest, sea caves and clear water, reached only by boat.

The islet is called Turtle Island for its shape. Its sandy beach, about 150 metres long, is one of the six nesting beaches of the marine park. The islet is private land, and building on it is banned.

Boats from Keri and the bay area take visitors to the islet. The beach is open from 07:00 to sunset only; stay close to the water and bring no umbrellas. Boats may not anchor here.

Did you know? Marathonisi in Laganas Bay is called Turtle Island because of its shape; its short sandy beach is one of the six turtle nesting beaches of the marine park.

How long is a visit to Marathonisi (Turtle Island)?

Set aside roughly ~120 min for Marathonisi (Turtle Island). That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.

Is Marathonisi (Turtle Island) worth your time?

Marathonisi (Turtle Island) is among the 13 narrated highlights the Gingerguide team chose for Zakynthos, so it is worth a look. Hear the story for the context, then ask the AI guide for anything more.

Nearby stops in Zakynthos

• National Marine Park of Zakynthos
• Gerakas Beach
• Volimes and the Mountain Villages
• Keri Cliffs and Lighthouse
• Anafonitria Monastery
• Blue Caves
• Navagio (Shipwreck Beach)
• Bochali and the Venetian Castle

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Updated: October 25, 2026