Turtles question about Kefalonia

[cubrinj]

I'm planning an upcoming trip to the beautiful island of Kefalonia and I've heard quite a bit about the turtles that can be seen around the island.

Being a wildlife lover, I'd be thrilled to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat! I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate insights from those who have visited or are knowledgeable about the local wildlife:

1. What is the best time of year to observe turtles in Kefalonia?
2. Are there specific locations where sightings are more common?
3. Do local conservation efforts support safe viewing that won't disrupt the turtles' natural behavior?

Anything you have to share will be helpful!

 

[Jerry s]

You will see them anytime in Argostoli where the waterfront restaurants are and where the fishing boats dock. If you want to see them laying eggs and or hatchings running to the sea, that's a bit more difficult. If you go between May and October to Mounda or Kaminia beach at night you maybe lucky to spot them laying up to about August and hatchings from August to October.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I have never been but I saw photographs of one of the main beaches where the go and they have the area labeled and actually closed off when the turtles come to lay the eggs. It's a protected ecological area.