Description:
Nisos Zakinthos (Zante Island) lies south of Cephalonia just off the coast of the Peloponnese and is a most attractive island. Sadly, much of the Italian architecture which made it such a jewel was destroyed in the 1953 earthquake.
The port of Zakynthos (Port Zante) is towards the southern end of the east coast. This is a good place for shopping and re-provisioning, however, has little else going for it and can be very noisy in the summer.
Beware of the unlit buoys marking the end of a pipeline SE of the harbor entrance.
Position:
37°46.69'N, 20°54.36'E (Port Zante)
Zakinthos National Marine Park - www.nmp-zak.org
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos was founded in 1999, and is located in Laganas Bay, SE of Zakynthos. This is the most important nesting area for the loggerhead sea turtle in the Mediterranean. Restrictions for vessels anchoring here are in place from May to November every year, however, if wanting to visit at any time of the year it's advisable to inquire with local authorities at Port Zante before heading there. Fines have been given to yachts that infringe the regulations.
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