Zante, or Zakynthos, is one of the most picturesque and popular Greek islands. It is home to the endangered Caretta Caretta sea turtle species and the famed Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach. Spectacular landscapes, beaches, and settlements characterize this unusual Ionian Sea island.Zakynthos Island is easily accessible by aircraft from Athens and several European airports, or by boat from the Peloponnese town of Killini.