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Spot local loggerhead turtles swimming in Laganas Bay, on a special designed Glass Bottom Boat, and take in perspectives of Marathonisi, nicknamed 'Turtle Island' on account of its similarity to the cute hard-shelled animals.
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Also known as Turtle Island (it's even shaped like a turtle!), you can take a cruise or glass-bottom boat tour to try to spot these endangered creatures swimming in the water. The beach in the north is the turtle nesting ground and mostly cordoned off, though there is a small area where boats stop and some suntanning and swimming are allowed.
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1. How to get to Turtle Island, Zakynthos 2. What to expect at Marathonisi Island 3. Turtle Island Main Beach 4. Turtle Island Secondary Beach 5. Marathonisi Caves 6. Swimming with loggerhead turtles in Zakynthos 7. Why is it called Turtle Island? 8. Interesting facts about the Loggerhead turtle 9. Why the need to protect the turtles? 10.
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Turtle Island alludes to the creation story of the Lenape tribe of the Northeast, and some academics and Native activists treat it as a de facto Indigenous name for the settler-colonialist U.S.
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Turtle Island in Zante. If you don't fancy the boat trips, a water taxi is a quicker way to head over to Marathonisi. In the bay of Laganas, this island is easily distinguished by its shape. From a distance, the popular nesting ground for the loggerheads looks like a turtle. It does get a little crowded here so the best experience may not be.
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The islet of Marathonisi in Laganas Bay, known as "Turtle Island," is included in the Marine Park of Zakynthos, and is known for its characteristic shape and because it is a vital breeding ground for sea turtles. It is one of the lesser-known of the many attractions of the Ionian Sea.
Marathonisi Islet, Zakynthos also known as Turtle Island
Turtle island in Zante sits right at the heart of the most important loggerhead turtle breeding ground in the Mediterranean. A mecca for both loggerhead turtles and wildlife spotters in nesting season, the protected waters here get pretty boat-logged once a turtle is spotted.
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The Nefis Travel Zakynthos turtle spotting boat trip Eco friendly turtle spotting tour is a unique turtle spotting excursion and way to see the Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles and to swim and snorkel in the most extraordinary turquoise waters around Turtle Island and the Keri Caves.
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The mission of the Zante Turtle Center is to protect Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtles) and other marine life in and around the island of Zakynthos. Gerakas is at the heart of the Caretta caretta nesting ground, and we are working to stave off damaging tourist development in the area to ensure that this endangered species is not overlooked.
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The Loggerhead turtles Caretta-Caretta are the second attraction of Zakynthos Island, after obviously the famous Shipwreck Beach. Every day thousands of tourists flock to the beaches of the Marine Park and the excursions to be able to observe them in their natural habitat.
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Watch turtles swim and explore the incredible waters of Zakynthos Marine Park, book an excursion or rent a boat with or without a skipper.
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Keep reading to find out exactly where you can see sea turtles in Greece including both the Greek Islands and mainland Greece. 1. Zakynthos. Based on firsthand experience, I'd say that the best place in Greece to find turtles is on the island of Zakynthos, also known as Zante.
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Boat trip to the Blue Caves on Zante, Greece. This boat trip in Zakynthos takes around 2-3 hours. Check whether the sea is rough or calm as this will affect your experience. Bear in mind that even if it is calm at your resort, it may still be windy with rough seas in the north of the island.
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The turtle island or Marathonisi in Zakynthos Zakynthos, Greece
Turtle island is a small isle off Keri beach in the Laganas bay, Zakynthos, Greece. Zante turtle island (real name Marathonisi) is so nicknamed due to its uncanny resemblance to a turtle; but…. that is not the only reason. Marathonisi is also the seasonal home and breeding grounds for the oceanic loggerhead sea turtle.
