Zakynthos

Marathonisi (Turtle Island)

Marathonisi Island is an islet in Laganas Bay, a few miles away from the southern coast of Zakynthos. Marathonisi Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos. Here the sea has breathtaking shades of color: between green and blue near the coast and an intense electric blue offshore.

Marathonisi is not inhabited and keeps its characteristic pine, olive and green oak forests in excellent conditions. It has thick vegetation everywhere and two main beaches with different features. One of them has white sand, while the other has pebbles. The sandy beach is where the sea turtle goes to lay its eggs and that is why Marathonisi is included as part of Zakynthos Marine Park. There are also two interesting sea caves, where you can swim. The islet of Marathonisi is totally unspoiled.

The home of caretta-caretta turtles