Zakynthos
Caves on the water. A wonderfull place, accessible only with boat. Photo by szokstudio_ Zakynthos has a marine park called The National Marine Park of Zakynthos (N.M.P.Z.) . It is located along the southern coast from the promontory of Marathia’s Cape to the beach of Gerakas, including the outback of the beaches of Limni Kerì, Laganas and Kalamaki and the Strofades, two small islands 50 nautical miles southern of Zakynthos. The descibed area presents the main characteristics of the Mediterranean ecosystem. Sandy beaches, emerging rocks and sandy dunes. In the outback there are thick pinewoods, fertile areas for the agriculture and the Mediterranean landscape with spontaneous vegetation. The main purpose of the National Marine Park is defending the particular fauna of the southern part of the island and of its integration with the local society. The protection of the sea turtles Caretta-Caretta and the Mediterranean Seals Monachus-Monachu...