Marathonisi Turtle Island

With its white sands, turquoise waters and sea caves to explore, Turtle Island is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zakynthos! Under the protection of the Marine Park, beaches at Marathonisi retain a really untouched, desert island feel.

In recent years, a few couples have chosen a simple ceremony on the beach at Turtle  Island because of the magical setting of this beautiful Greek Island beach.

As chairs cannot be transported to the beach and the choice of decorations is limited, this venue suits small parties of up to 10 persons and is simply perfect for couples seeking a chilled out, no-fuss set up in a picturesque area.   

On your wedding day, a short boat crossing from the port of Agios Sosti takes you late afternoon (from 5pm) to the beautiful shores of Turtle Island where the ceremony takes place on the beach. Of course there will be time for photographs by the waterfront followed by a lovely tour of the island before getting the boat back to Agios Sosti.

(*) = The official civil wedding ceremony takes place at the local Town Hall

Please note: although all the official wedding paperwork is signed at the Town Hall, the wedding date shown on your wedding certificate will be the actual date your beach ceremony took place.

Cocktail Parties & Wedding Receptions

Let us organise your cocktail party and reception at a local taverna or at a hotel of your choice. We’ll discuss the various options available.

The wedding package includes

• Return boat transfer to Turtle Island for up to 10 persons (a speed boat to transport the bride separately can be arranged at a supplement)
• Hire of the beach venue at Turtle Island for the ceremony (decorations can be organised at a supplement)

To be pre-paid in the UK

• Wedding planning & administration fee (including assistance of the overseas wedding co-ordinator in resort, pre-wedding & on wedding day)
• Legalisation by FCDO of all documents you need to obtain plus translation fee
• Wedding venue hire & set up fee for wedding reception (when applicable)
• Registrar’s fee & ‘call-out’ fee for ceremony at the venue
• Wedding certificate