Greece

National Marine Park of Zakynthos

A sanctuary in Greece focusing on the conservation of loggerhead sea turtles and marine life, known for its pristine beaches and clear waters.

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This Southern European gem might have the mystical highlands of Mount Olympus up its sleeve on the national parks front, but there’s nothing that says Greece quite like azure bays and swimming sea turtles. Welcome to the 135 square kilometres of the Zakynthos Marine Park, which spreads through fish-teeming Laganas Bay around the coast of the popular holiday island of Zante. Scuba, snorkelling, glass-bottomed boat tours, and yacht destinations–it’s all here!

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National Marine Park of Zakynthos Articles

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