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Outdoor Activities
Turtle Conservation
Diving and Snorkelling
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The island’s rugged coastline
presents some fine oppor tu nities for Visitors can join a marine turtle
snorkellers to explore. Diving hot conservation project as parttime
spots include the Keri caves (see p98) volunteers to monitor turtle nests
and Kalamáki (see p101). and help spread aware ness of
the plight of the logger head turtles.
Horse Riding
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Stables and small riding
schools, such as Akrotiri Horse Riding
Farm, can be found around the island.
Several of these lie near Laganás
(see p101) and Alykés (see p100).
Nature Trails
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Following a nature trail or
Diving off the coast of Zákynthos creating your own can be a wonderful
way to explore Zákynthos. Be sure to
Watersports
2 take a good, detailed map, walking
Most major resorts offer all the shoes and plenty of water.
usual watersports, including wind
Walking
surfing, waterskiing and jetskiing. 9
There may be restrictions around the Some towns and villages on the
breeding grounds of the endangered island have designated walk ing routes.
logger head turtle (see p98), so visitors Alternatively, you can pick up a detailed
should be cautious in such areas. map and devise your own route. A
popular hike is from Plános to Alykés.
Sailing
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With minimal tidal variation
and the gentle Mediterranean
maïstro wind blowing, the sea around
Zákynthos is ideal for sailing enthu
siasts. There are numerous places to
anchor on the island, and a marina
at the port in Zákynthos Town.
Archaeological Tours
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The island has many historic
sites, such as Zákynthos Town’s
Venetian fortress (see pp32–3) and the
ruins of a temple dedi cated to Artemis
at Melinado (see p98). You can visit
these on your own or with an organ
ized tour, available at most resorts.
Swimmers arrive at a secluded beach
Cycling
5 Swimming
Most resorts have companies
offering bicycles and mountain bikes 0
This is popular on the island’s
for hire, but be aware that the rugged beaches, and is generally very safe.
terrain can make cycling a difficult However, be aware that some beaches
activity. Be sure to take plenty of may shelve steeply. Those on the east
water and a mobile phone with you. and south coast are generally safer.
See map on pp96–7
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