Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)
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A shipwrecked smuggling vessel rests in a bay enclosed by white cliffs. Turquoise waters and white sand make this Greece's most famous beach scene.
In 1980, the smuggling ship “Panagiotis” ran aground in this small bay enclosed by cliffs on three sides, and Navagio Beach, or Shipwreck Beach, became famous as a result. The bay can only be reached by boat. Tour boats usually depart from the northern port of Agios Nikolaos, from Porto Vromi or from Zakynthos Town, and they are often combined with a visit to the Blue Caves. In recent years, rockfalls from the cliffs have occurred, and authorities have repeatedly banned boats from landing on the beach. Whether you can go ashore depends on the rules in force at the time, so check before you go. Many boats simply stop in the bay for visitors to admire the scene.
Opening hours
Boat tours approx. 9:00 am–6:00 pm (check with the operator)
Nearby sights
- Navagio Viewpoint
- Anafonitria Monastery
- Porto Vromi
- Askos Stone Park
- Kampi Cross Sunset Point
- Makris Gialos Beach
- Blue Caves
- Xigia Sulphur Beach