Energyia fitness retreats with a holistic touch allow guests the chance to enjoy the many amazing natural environments found in the Greek islands

Please observe the requirements to support the Marine Park and Wildlife in Zakynthos while enjoying holiday retreat activities in the Greek Islands

Energyia holistic fitness activity holiday retreats in Zakynthos in the Greek islands provide a chance to explore the natural beauty of the Greek island in a rustic environment

Information and guidelines from the are displayed and strictly followed at all times ensuring that we cause no damage to the ecosystem which we are privileged to have access to.

Zakynthos is a charming island with a balance of modern technology with a rustic greek flavour

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MARATHONISI ISLAND - NESTING GROUND FOR CARETTA CARETTA TURTLES ON THE GREEK ISLAND OF ZAKYNTHOS

Marathonisi Island has an amazing white sand beach, with crystal waters. While my Energyia guests are with me here in Zakynthos on an Energyia Holistic holiday fitness retreat holiday I make every effort to ensure they get a trip to the island of Marathonisi in Laganas bay.

This is a nesting area of the Caretta-Caretta turtle. Even the island has the shape of a turtle!

Once joined with the Marathias cape 1 mile away, Marathonissi also includes two small islands called the Pontikonisia. The vegetation is thick with pine-trees and the green oak trees. There are two beaches on Marathonissi. The island's shape resembles a turtle and it is also a nesting area for the Caretta Caretta turtles which is why it is affectionately known as Turtle Island.

Energyia holistic firness activity holiday guests enjoy a variety of excursions

There are two main beaches on Marathonisi, one is where the turtles lay their eggs in the soft golden sand and the other beach is pebbly with two coves nearby which are fun to discover and explore. Marathonisi can be reached from either Laganas beach or Keri Lake by hiring a boat.

The islet has a beautiful white sandy beach with crystal waters which unfolds in sea. The islet is part of the National Marine Park.

On the one side there is the beach with golden sand where the turtle Caretta Caretta lay their eggs while on the second you will find a beach with pebbles and two small sea caves which you can visit. In order to reach Marathonissi you can hire a boat from Keri Lake or Laganas bay.

ENERGYIA HOLISTIC HOLIDAY RETREAT GUESTS IN PORTO KOUKLA HAVE 2 TAXI BOAT TRIPS FRM THE GLORIA MARIS HOTEL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THEIR HOLISTIC HOLIDAY PROGRAMME.

A number of boat trips in Zante include a fantastic catamaran trip. I arrange the trip by request to help you enjoy the more remote locations of the National Marine Park in Zakynthos, and in particular to spot the Carretta carretta turtles at sea.

Marathonisi is a small islet - a nesting ground for Caretta Caretta turtles.

Two turtles mating I managed to capture on camera on a glass bottom boat trip during retreat in Zakynthos

The island has a superb sandy beach perfect for sunbathing and swimming in the surrounding clear warm waters. Many people like to hire boat to reach Marathonisi, or alternatively there are organised boat trips available. A favourite spot for scuba divers, this island has much to offer and should not be missed.

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