Zakynthos5 the green island
ZAKYNTHOSThe green island5
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The island of Zakynthos, also called Zante (its Italian name),
is the third largest island in the Ionian Sea, located off the west
coast of Greece. The Venetians Fiori di Levante (flower of the
East), Zakynthos or Zante, is famed worldwide not only for its
natural beauty but also for the turtle Caretta caretta. A series of
measures have been adopted by the Greek legislation in order to
protect the Caretta-Caretta and the National Marine Park of
Zakynthos (Zante) is now well established.
Zakynthos este cea mai sudic insul i a treia ca mrime dintre
Insulele Ionice. Parcul Maritim Naional din Zakynthos ntins de-a
lungul coastei de sud a Golfului Laganas pn n larg spre plaja
Gerakas, ofer protecie speciilor rare de flor i faun. Aici se gsesc
broatele estoase Caretta-Caretta i focile Monachus-Monachus.
Acestea pot fi admirate n apa golfului de pe ambarcaiuni de
agrement.
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The loggerhead sea turtle known as the Caretta-Caretta has
become an endangered specie that can only be found in the
Mediterranean Sea.This turtle can reach 1,2 metres length and can
weight until 100 kg.
Una dintre minunile naturii aflate pe insula Zakynthos este
broasca estoas Caretta caretta. Aceste creaturi panice se afl de
mult timp n pericol n apele Mediteranei i au ales Zakynthos ca zona
cea mai potrivit n care s i depun oule, zon n care conservarea
speciei este luat foarte n serios
An airport has even been built near the beach of Laganas where
many female turtles used to lay their eggs. Every year, sea turtles
are injured by motorboats and many sandy beaches are destroyed; a
lot of turtles are dying from the fishing nets and from the growing
pollution of the sea.
Specie exclusiv marin, n perioada de reproducere se deplaseaz pe
anumite plaje, unde la circa 50 m. de ap depune oule n gropi spate
n nisip, pe care apoi le acoper i le bttorete cu ajutorul
plastronului. Dup 2-3 luni eclozioneaz, iar puii pornesc imediat
spre ap, singura ans de supravieuire fiind contactul ct mai rapid
cu mediul acvatic.
The Society for the Turtle Protection in association with the
Greek Ministry of Environment have made a list of simple
regulations that will help the protection of the Caretta-Caretta
and that every visitor of the island should take in consideration.
During the nights of June and August, the female turtle looks for a
dry part of some sandy beach to lay her eggs in a hole 40 to 60
centimeters deep.Two months later, the hatchlings come out of the
egg and their sandy nest and return to the sea.The surviving female
turtles will return twenty to thirty years later to their natal
beach to lay their eggs like their mothers did before them.The
turtles where leading a peaceful existence in the waters and
beaches of Zakynthos but the extension and growth of touristy
industry has interrupted their natural rhythms: many of them
disappeared and the specie is now under direct threat.
The island of Marathonissi is a small island south of the larger
island of Zakynthos. It is situated in the National Marine Park of
Zakynthos in the bay of Laganas
Small island in front of Laganas harbour, it is connected to the
mainland with a wooden bridge enlightened at night. In the past it
was connected to Zakynthos island then, because of an earthquake,
it became a peculiar small island, final destination of many
tourists.
On the West cost Zakynthos offers one of its most stunning
views: the blue caves. They are also known as the blue caves of
Volimes, the picturesque village where they are located.The blue
caves are only accessible by the sea. However, this fact has not
stopped them from being one of the main attractions of this Greek
island.The biggest cave is called Kianoun, and there are, in
general terms, many boats available for rent in the town port for
tourists to be able to get to the blue caves. The distinctive
element of the blue caves is that they reflect the vibrating and
striking blue colour of the waters in them, which at the same time
capture and reflect the shine of the limpid sky reflected on their
surface. This succession of bright reflection creates an almost
magical atmosphere that is better appreciated at sunrise or
sunset.
n partea de nord a insulei Zakynthos i la est de Cap Skinari,
Blue Caves - Grotele Albastre sunt faimoase datorit culorii
albastru intens pe care o are apa din aceste goluri n peretele de
stnc. Aceste grote au fost descoperite n 1897, iar cea mai mare
dintre ele este Kianoun. Se pot vizita grotele albastre pornind cu
barca din portul Agios Nikolaos, din Keri sau din Porto Vromi.
The Holy Monastery of Theotokos (Panagia) Anafonitria, dedicated
to Virgin Mary, is a Byzantine monument with interesting
architecture. It was founded in the middle of the 15th century,
during the Venetian occupation of the island. In this Monastery,
Agios Dionysios, the protector saint of Zakynthos, became a monk
and lived the last years of his life in the 16th century.(The
Navagio bay is 3 km northwest of Anafonitria). In byzantine times
the miraculous icon of Our Virgin "Anafonitria was brought here
from the captured Constantinople in 1453.
Sfnta Mnstire Anafonitria dedicat Fecioarei Maria
Park of Zakynthos - Stone Park AskosThe park is located on the
northern island of Zakynthos, one kilometer from the port of Agios
Nikolaos Volimon (here we go by boat to Kefalonia and boats to the
Blue Caves and the Shipwreck).
The Park is located three kilometers from the Blue Caves of Cape
Schinari, 4 km from the lighthouse at the northern island, 5 km
from the village Volimes, 8 km from the famous shipwreck, 10 km
from the famous monasteries Spiliotisas, St. George of flaps ,
Anafonitria, St. Andrew, 30 km from the town of Zakynthos.
The park is open all year except for the poor because of rain or
cold winter days. The presence in space is unlimited for all hours
of operation. Allowed photography and video. Provided free bottled
water for all guests.
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Drink) - Composed by Mikis TheodorakisTa Trna pou figan (The Trains
Which Left) -Composed by Stavros Xarhakos
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