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-Monachus are the most important goals of the  park.

Crossing the wooden bridge to the small private Cameo island (Agios Sostis).Photo by erik_karits

View from a 200m cliff. The contrast of the crystal clear waters and the white rocks is just stunning.  Photo by @takama