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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
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GPS · 37.8590° N, 20.6248° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

N/A — boat-only.

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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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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.

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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. It's a wild cove in Anafonitria · Zakynthos, Greece: 200 m long, white pebble & shell, with water described as ionian · 20–24 °c · deep, sheltered.

Where do I park at Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos?

N/A — boat-only.

What's the best time to visit Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos?

Morning boat tour before the wind picks up.

How do I get to Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos?

Boat from Porto Vromi, Cape Skinari or Agios Nikolaos.

What facilities does Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos have?

On site: Boat tours (with swim stop) and Clifftop viewing platform.

What should I know before visiting Navagio (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos?

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

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026