National Marine Park of Zakynthos
National Marine Park of Zakynthos 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 National Marine Park of Zakynthos
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos in Laganas Bay, created in 1999 to protect one of the most important nesting areas of the loggerhead sea turtle in the Mediterranean, with strict rules for beaches and boats.
The park was created in 1999. It protects the bay, six nesting beaches, the wetland of Keri Lake and the Strofades islands. In recent years, between about 2,000 and 2,500 turtle nests have been counted in the bay each season.
Entry is free. The nesting beaches are open from 07:00 to sunset only and closed at night. In the bay, boats keep to 6 knots, and the inner zone is closed to boats from May to October.
Did you know? Loggerhead turtles were first recorded nesting in Laganas Bay in 1977; the National Marine Park of Zakynthos was created in 1999 to protect them.
How long is a visit to National Marine Park of Zakynthos?
Set aside roughly ~120 min for National Marine Park of Zakynthos. That covers a good look and the narrated story, and because you set the pace you can always stay on.
Is National Marine Park of Zakynthos worth your time?
National Marine Park of Zakynthos 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.
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