Zakynthos is the largest of all the Greek Ionian Islands. It’s land area is approximately 410 square kilometers and the coastline is 123 kilometers long. It is also the southern most of the Ionian Islands. According to legend, Zakynthos derives its name from the son of Dardanos, the King of Troy. Dardanos’ son, Zacynthus, built the first city on Zakynthos. The beauty of the island is unsurpassed, with its emerald green sea and mountains abundant with pines. The hospitality of the island natives is also unsurpassed, as is their music. The town of Zakinthos is the first thing that you will see upon embarking on Zakynthos. Zakinthos features lovely arcaded streets and spacious squares with buildings and unique and friendly.
There is one airport located on Zakynthos, the Dionysos Solomos Airport, which connects flights with other airports in Greece.
Just southwest of here, you will find the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, where loggerhead turtles are protected in the Bay of Kalamaki. Loggerhead turtles, or Caretta Caretta, are an endangered species.