Lioriza Country Houses

01/12/2024

This time of year 🫒

21/10/2024

Late afternoon sunlight... 🍂

13/10/2024

Colors of October ...

22/09/2024

07/09/2024

Kalamaki beach, sand dunes glory ...

01/09/2024

Just a bit of sea feeling 🌊!

22/08/2024

🔍🐢Turtle Spotting: Balancing Tourism and Conservation

The island of Zakynthos has become a major international tourist destination, receiving hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers per year. Every summer, a large number of tourists typically observe sea turtles either from a boat, usually by organized boat tours or by snorkeling in the blue waters of Laganas Bay.

A study by two ARCHELON members - Kostas Papafitsoros and Aliki Panagopoulou- along with Gail Schofield published a groundbreaking study on tourist-sea turtle interactions in Laganas Bay.

Researchers analyzed thousands of social media photos and videos to track individual turtles and their interactions with tourists. They discovered that some turtles were repeatedly disturbed by boats and even suffered fatal injuries.
It's time to rethink how we enjoy these incredible animals. Let's support responsible tourism and work together to protect sea turtles. ARCHELON collaborates with two eco-friendly boat tour operators Nefis Travel Zakynthos , TUI), to promote sea turtle conservation and friendly practices.

*If you spot un-friendly turtle spotting practices you can call the Coast Guard of Zakynthos (tel.2695028118).

21/08/2024

When guests' notes put a smile on our faces!

19/08/2024

Earthy Lioriza Houses

11/08/2024

Lavender Cottage

03/07/2024

Our new addition: Daphne Cottage

25/06/2024

The art of making memories...having fun in the late 🌞

20/06/2024

Drought tolerant ...

04/06/2024

Thyme Cottage...

27/05/2024

Lavender Cottage...

21/05/2024

Rosemary Cottage...