Photogallery of Zakynthos Island, Greece

In Zakynthos, it is necessary to visit the Bay of Navajo, sometimes also called the "smugglers’ bay". In addition to the most beautiful view that some people consider to be a real visiting card of the island and the cleanest beach, the true "highlight" of this place is the Panayotis ship, which smuggled tobacco from Turkey to Italy, stranded here 40 years ago. You can get here only by water. You should rent a boat and go explore the island at least for one day. For example, the world-famous Blue Caves, named because of the unusual color of water, are also accessible only from the sea, as well as the Keri Caves. The latter is worth visiting for those, who love the wildlife, as there is an opportunity to see not only the familiar bats but also fur seals, the Caretta turtles, and much Mediterranean fish. Both the Blue Caves and the Keri Caves are beautiful underwater as well, and therefore snorkeling and diving fans should visit this place more than once. If you do not have a diver's license, then you can get training and certification in any of the dive centers on the island. Due to the purity of water and the wealth of the natural world, Zakynthos attracts divers from all over the world. It's worth spending time on the road to the island of Marathonisi, otherwise called the Turtle Island. This natural object not only resembles a turtle from afar but also serves as a breeding ground for one of the rare species of these inhabitants of the waters, Caretta. … Read further