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| Caretta Caretta Turtle |
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The Caretta-caretta sea turtles have chosen Zakynthos (Zante) as their main reproduction biotope, more specifically the areas of Laganas, Kalamaki, Daphni, Pelouzo, Marathonissi, Gerakas and Sekania.
The magnificent creatures that have existed since the era of the dinosaurs, more than 150 million years ago, struggle to survive despite the hardships they endure. Every year, during the summertime, they come ashore to lay about 100 eggs in the warm sand of the beaches in the areas mentioned.
The turtles lay their eggs every about 15 days in June, July and August. To do this,...
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| Carnival in Zakynthos |
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Elements which characterise the substance of the Zakynthians, are the traditional customs which are called "Andetia". The Andetia are customs and habits which are maintained from generation to generation with piety and are perpetuated.
One of the most amicable celebrations of the people were the "omilies", a kind of street theatre. The "Omilies" had their origin in the period of Venetian rule when the need to satirise foreigners and their way of life, and that of the nobles of the island was expressed with improved performances of wandering actors. "Omilies" were well know traged...
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