Marathonisi Explained

Marathonisi (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Μαραθονήσι/Μαραθωνήσι) is a small uninhabited island off Zakynthos in western Greece. The island was inhabited until the Second World War, but now is part of the Zakynthos National Marine Park, protected under the Natura 2000 program. It is a reproduction site for the Caretta caretta sea turtle.[1] [2]

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37.6847°N 20.8708°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Μ.Δ. Εθνικών Πάρκων Ζακύνθου, Αίνου και Προστατευόμενων Περιοχών Ιονίων Νήσων. Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency. Greek. 10 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Μαραθονήσι στη Ζάκυνθο. Greek. www.zanteisland.com. 10 August 2024.