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At this time of year, turtles are nesting on beaches in the National Marine Park. Parts of the beaches are restricted and you will see nesting sites indicated by wooden structures, with labels on. Whilst we all love to go to the beach and have fun, there are rules in …
Read More »Support for Archelon from Air France and Frapport Greece!
Air France and Fraport Greece have announced they’re supporting Archelon in Zakynthos. The announcement comes as part of the inauguration of the new direct flight link between Paris and Zakynthos, which will see Air France and Fraport Greece supporting Archelon with their vital work. Air France is creating a sponsorship …
Read More »Zakynthos- Panhellenic Animal Welfare Foundation calls for implementation of legislation after turtles found dead by boat propllers.
Dead turtles from boat propellers Appeal from the Panhellenic Animal Welfare Foundation known as PFPO in Greece. for controls and implementation of legislation. The loggerhead sea turtle is a protected priority species under national and Community law. Greece hosts about 60% of all caretta-caretta nests in the Mediterranean but …
Read More »Turtles visit shipwreck beach!
Normally at this time of year the famous shipwreck at Navagio is greeting boats of tourists from all over the world. This year we have learned that visitors of a different kind have arrived on the beach. Last week on the 8 June, turtle tracks on the beach were spotted …
Read More »Zakynthos’ dive sites in top eight list!
In a recent article about the eight best places to scuba dive in Greece, two dive locations in Zakynthos made the list. Other dive sites on the list included Crete, Santorini and Mykonos. The two Zakynthian dive sites featured were: Marathonisi Marathonisi is described as a must-visit dive destination for …
Read More »Farewell Hercules
Further to a press announcement from ARCHELON we are sad to report that the loggerhead turtle Hercules has died from injuries he sustained in July. On 25 July 2019, tourists witnessed a turtle being hit by a boat. After investigations, the Marine Park Zakynthos and ARCHELON discovered that a turtle …
Read More »Turtle hatchlings thrown in the sea
From news we received late last night it seems that tourists, as well as some boat owners, are not respecting our treasured Caretta Caretta (turtles). This year a number of turtles have chosen to nest outside of the designated marine park area of Laganas Bay and Vasilikos peninsula. Sadly though …
Read More »The Resort of Laganas
On the south coast of the island of Zakynthos is the resort of Laganas. Known for its depiction of a sometimes rowdy resort for 18-30’s age group, Laganas tends to lend itself to having a tarnished reputation, but the resort isn’t really that bad. Yes, at night the clubs …
Read More »The Resort of Vasilikos
At the south-eastern tip of Zakynthos, around fifteen km from Zakynthos Town is the Vasilikos peninsula. Unlike other Zakynthos resorts, Vasilikos is a group of small villages including Agios Ioannis, Ano Vasilikos and Vasilikos itself. Accommodation in Vasilikos is plentiful, made up of a mix of apartments, hotels, studios and …
Read More »Laganas
On the south coast of the island of Zakynthos is the resort of Laganas. Known for its depiction of a sometimes rowdy resort for 18-30’s age group, Laganas tends to lend itself to having a tarnished reputation, but the resort isn’t really that bad. Yes, at night the clubs pump …
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