Zakynthos News
Latest updates from the island — tourism, nature, events, and more.
Zakynthos Ferry Connections 2026: Routes, Schedules, and What's New
Ferry connections to Zakynthos for the 2026 season are expanding with routes from Kyllini, Patras, Kefalonia, and Astakos. Here's everything you need to know about reaching the island by sea.
Read more →Zakynthos Airport Runway Upgrade: Temporary Closure February 2-16, 2026
Fraport Greece's fourth phase of runway construction works includes a two-week closure of Zakynthos Airport from February 2 to 16, 2026. All flights are temporarily suspended during the upgrade.
Read more →Greece Launches Major Sustainability Study for Zakynthos Tourism
The Region of the Ionian Islands and the National Technical University of Athens have signed an agreement to study the environmental and infrastructural pressures of tourism on Zakynthos.
Read more →Zakynthos Leads Greek Island Tourism Growth with 7% Increase in 2025
While Santorini and Mykonos see declining numbers, Zakynthos and Corfu emerge as the big winners of the 2025 Greek tourism season with a 7% increase in summer bookings.
Read more →Zakynthos Recovers After August 2025 Wildfires Near Agalas and Keri
Major wildfires broke out on August 12, 2025 in the Koiliomenos area, threatening the villages of Agalas and Keri. Tourist areas remained unaffected, and the island is now focused on recovery.
Read more →Scientists Urge Immediate Action to Save Zakynthos' Iconic Navagio Shipwreck
Greek scientists at the National Technical University of Athens have issued an urgent plea for the rescue of the 'Panagiotis' shipwreck at Navagio Beach, warning that bureaucratic delays could lead to its disappearance.
Read more →Record-Breaking Sea Turtle Nesting Season on Zakynthos: 1,201 Nests at Sekania Beach
Zakynthos witnessed an unprecedented nesting season for the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) with 1,201 nests documented at Sekania Beach, underscoring the success of conservation efforts.
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