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Marine protected areaNational Marine Park of Zakynthos

Mapping the geographic boundaries and protected marine territory of Zakynthos

National Marine Park of Zakynthos: Greece's Premier Marine Protected Area Landscape

The National Marine Park of Zakynthos represents a significant marine protected area within Greece's geography, safeguarding critical Mediterranean ecosystems. This atlas-focused detail page offers an in-depth look at the park's mapped boundaries and its specific role as a protected marine landscape. Understand the geographic context and the importance of this protected territory for conservation and regional ecological understanding through structured data and map exploration.

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National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Marine protected area

Park overview

Structured park overview, official facts, and landscape profile for National Marine Park of Zakynthos

National Marine Park of Zakynthos park facts, protected area profile, and essential visitor context

Review the core facts for National Marine Park of Zakynthos, including designation, size, terrain, visitor scale, habitats, and operating context in one park-focused overview.
Protection and recognition

Verifying documented protection frameworks and marine reserve status within the Greek seas.

Documented Protection Status and Marine Boundaries of National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Marine conservation frameworks govern the designated boundaries of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos to safeguard vital coastal habitats and offshore waters. Reviewing the documented protection scope, official designation metadata, and global databases helps establish the formal status of the Greek marine coordinates.

Protection details

Protection scope
Marine
Monthly climate preview

Long term precipitation trends and temperature cycles for the marine conservation area

National Marine Park of Zakynthos Average Temperature and Weather by Month

Long-term coastal data reveals a distinct Mediterranean cycle with warm, dry conditions around August and a transition to wetter, milder patterns by November. Accessing the complete twelve-month profile provides precise historical averages for daily precipitation and monthly temperature ranges across the protected marine habitat.
Annual mean19 °C
13 °C26 °C
Jan14°
Feb13°
Mar14°
Apr16°
May19°
Jun23°
Jul25°
Aug26°
Sep24°
Oct22°
Nov19°
Dec15°
Warmest month
August

26.4 °C

Coolest month
February

13.4 °C

Wettest month
November

4.5 mm/day

Driest month
July

0.3 mm/day

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Park location guide

Geography guide, regional context, and park location map for National Marine Park of Zakynthos

National Marine Park of Zakynthos park geography, regions, and map view in Greece

Understand where National Marine Park of Zakynthos sits in Greece through a broader geographic reading of the surrounding landscape, nearby location context, and its mapped position within the national park landscape.

How National Marine Park of Zakynthos fits into Greece

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe occupying the southern Balkans. It borders Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Turkey, with coastlines on the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean seas. The country has over 10 million people and is renowned for its ancient Greek heritage, philosophy, democracy, and the Olympic Games.

Wider geography shaping National Marine Park of Zakynthos in Greece

Greece occupies the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and Mediterranean Sea to the south. The country spans thousands of islands across nine traditional geographic regions and has the longest coastline in the Mediterranean basin.

Map view of National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Use this park location map to pinpoint National Marine Park of Zakynthos in Greece, understand its exact geographic position, and read its mapped placement within the surrounding landscape more clearly.

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Location context for National Marine Park of Zakynthos

Ionian Islands
National Marine Park of Zakynthos Geography

Visual Guide to the National Marine Park of Zakynthos, Showcasing Mediterranean Habitats and Conservation Scenery

National Marine Park of Zakynthos Photos: Explore Greece's Protected Marine and Coastal Landscapes

Visually explore the diverse protected landscapes and marine habitats of the National Marine Park of Zakynthos through a curated collection of images. These detailed photographs offer a clear understanding of the park's coastal terrain, vibrant underwater environments, and critical sea turtle nesting sites, providing essential visual context for atlas-style park discovery.

An island with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation visible in the Ionian Sea under clear blue sky

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East

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Area
42 km²
Relief
Upland
Climate
Mediterranean
Access
Moderate access
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Area
360.73 km²
Established
2006
IUCN
VI
Parc national de Missolonghi-Etolikó Park Atlas
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Area
13.6 km²
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Mediterranean
Access
Access unknown
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About 177 km away#4 closest

Northeast

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Relief
Mountain
Climate
Mediterranean
Scope
Terrestrial
Water
Minor water
Parc national du Mont Parnasse Protected Area
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Area
3,379.94 km²
Established
2009
IUCN
VI
Relief
Mountain
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A soft watercolor painting of a coastal lagoon featuring dunes, grassy vegetation, and a distant treeline under a light sky.
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Area
4.27 km²
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Mediterranean
Access
Easy access
Korission Lagoon Protected Area Atlas
Watercolor landscape painting showing a lake, distant mountains, and vegetation
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Explore its unique geography and protected park boundaries.

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Area
94.244 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
Butrint National Park Protected Landscape
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North

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Area
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Established
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IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Pindus National Park Protected Area
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