Wildlife· Zakynthos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
ARCHELON Sea Turtle Information Station (Zakynthos Town)
37° 47.2′ N · 20° 54.0′ E · approximate
ARCHELON, the Greek sea turtle protection society, has studied and guarded the loggerhead turtles of Laganas Bay since 1983, and its volunteers run an information station in Solomos Square in summer.
Practical
Position is Solomos Square (Wikivoyage); the exact stall location varies. ARCHELON also has a station in front of the Crystal Beach Hotel in Kalamaki. Ask here about the turtle-watching code before taking your boat into Laganas Bay. About 25,000 visitors were briefed in summer 2022 (ARCHELON).
Best for
Learning the turtle rules before sailing into Laganas Bay
Season
Summer nesting season
Nearby
- Easter in Zakynthos TownRight here
- Solomos Square & Bochali CastleRight here
- Zakynthos CarnivalRight here
- Zakynthos Town Laundry & Services0.1 NM away
- Ammos Taverna (Zakynthos Town)0.2 NM away
- British Honorary Vice Consulate (Zakynthos)0.2 NM away
- Zakynthos Town Fuel0.2 NM away
- Bochali Venetian Castle (Fortress of Zakynthos)0.4 NM away
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