Zakynthos News
Latest updates from the island — tourism, nature, events, and more.
Greece Invests €260 Million to Upgrade Island Ports — Zakynthos Among Key Beneficiaries
Greece launches a €260 million port upgrade program for 30 islands to strengthen yachting tourism, with Zakynthos and the Ionian Islands set to benefit directly.
Read more →Zakynthos at ITB Berlin: Strong Demand Despite Global Uncertainty
The Zakynthos Municipality brought the island to the world's biggest tourism fair in Berlin and came back with clear signals: international interest in Zakynthos as a destination is still rising.
Read more →Zakynthos' First 5-Star Hotel Completes Major Renovation for Summer 2026
Lesante Classic in Tsilivi — Zakynthos' first five-star hotel — is finishing a two-year top-to-bottom renovation this summer, with 119 redesigned rooms, a new pool area, and local Zakynthian craftsmanship throughout.
Read more →Zakynthos Ferry 2026: Real Schedules, Prices, and All Routes
The complete 2026 ferry guide for Zakynthos — exact departure times from Kyllini, current ticket prices, and the Kefalonia island-hopping route. Everything you need to book, not just vague overviews.
Read more →Zakynthos Airport Runway Upgrade Complete — Fully Operational for 2026 Season
Zakynthos Airport (ZTH) has reopened after a successful two-week runway reconstruction by Fraport Greece. The upgraded runway is now operational ahead of the 2026 summer season.
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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