NMP
National Marine Park
National Marine Park of Zakynthos
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos founded in 1999, is a national park located in Laganas bay, in Zakynthos island, Greece. The park, part of the Natura 2000 ecological network, covers an area of 135 square kilometres and is the habitat of the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta). It is the first national park established for the protection of sea turtles in the Mediterranean. Limni Keri wetland and Marathonissi island are part of National Marine Park of Zakynthos. Ιn order to protect the turtle, there are special sailing and anchoring rules for which you will be informed at our office before your tour.
Marine Zones
The marine park is composed of three marine zones (A, B, C) in the Bay of Laganas, in addition to the strictly protected nesting areas, as well as the terrestrial and peripheral zone. For the protection of the ecosystem, fishing activities are strictly prohibited inside each of the marine zones. Allowed to access at the beach during daytime (from 7 am till sunset), swim, observe the turtles keeping a distance of 15 m , boats access in the zone with maximun speed of 6 nautical miles. All the rules will be explained in detail to you at our office before your tour. A special map of the zones will be on the boat for you.
