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Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos

A rusting freighter on a white-cliff cove — Greece's most photographed beach

The 1980 wreck of the MV Panagiotis lies half-buried on a cove framed by 200-metre limestone cliffs — reachable only by boat. Landing on the sand has been restricted since 2022; boats now offer a swim-stop view.

Type
Wild cove
Length
200 m
Sand
White pebble & shell
Water
Ionian · 20–24 °C · deep, sheltered
Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos
GPS · 37.8590° N, 20.6248° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

N/A — boat-only.

When to arrive

Best time to visit

Morning boat tour before the wind picks up.

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How you get there

Getting there

Boat from Porto Vromi, Cape Skinari or Agios Nikolaos.

What you'll find

Services

  • Boat tours (with swim stop)
  • Clifftop viewing platform

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Check the current landing status before booking — regulations change yearly
  • 02Combine with the Blue Caves

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