National Marine Park of Zakynthos

National Marine Park of Zakynthos is one of 29 national parks in Greece — marine protected area in Ionian sea, Greece. It covers 104 km² (10,433 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #15 largest national park in Greece (1.5% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1999, 27 years ago — the first national parks in Greece date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.

Visiting National Marine Park of Zakynthos

The closest airport is Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" (ZTH), about 4 km away — around 5 minutes by car; alternatively Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou" (EFL, 51 km). Other national parks within reach include Ainos National Park (28 km²), Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park (160 km²), Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons (44 km²) and National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons — easy to combine on one trip.