The Greek island of Zakynthos is considered one of the most beautiful Greek islands. It lies just 16 km off the coast of the Peloponnese peninsula. Along with Corfu, it is also one of the most popular and frequently visited islands in the Ionian Sea. From ancient times, this island has enchanted visitors with its unique natural beauty, featuring mountains (the highest peak, Vrachionas, measures 758 m), forested hills, groves of citrus trees, olive trees, and vineyards. Tourists are attracted by the wild coastal scenery with hundreds of sea caves, numerous beautiful sandy beaches, and stunning Mediterranean vegetation. It will surely charm those who appreciate pleasantly warm, azure-clear waters. In spring, the air is filled with the scent of herbs and eucalyptus, which is why Zakynthos is also called the “Island of Fragrance” or the “Flower of the East.”
One of the most beautiful beaches in Greece — Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) with a smuggler’s shipwreck — is located on the western coast of the island.
Zakynthos offers stunning sandy beaches, opportunities for diving and water sports, and a great chance to see the local natural wonder — the giant Caretta Caretta turtles, which have been nesting and laying eggs in the sandy shores of the island’s endless beaches for centuries during the summer season.
