Navagio Beach, Greece

Navagio Beach (Greek: Ναυάγιο), or the Shipwreck, is an exposed cove, often referred to as 'Smugglers Cove', on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece and is the location of the wreck of the alleged smuggler ship Panagiotis.

Navagio is located on the north-west shore of the Ionian island of Zakynthos (Zante), in the Municipality of Elation. The area is defined by its sheer limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and clear blue water, which attract thousands of tourists yearly.

The strip of beach is accessed only by boat, from Porto Vromi to the south, and from the Harbor of Saint Nikolas in Volimes to the north-east. More typically, boats arrive from the harbor of Zakynthos, the capital city, with cruises and tours anchoring hourly at Navagio.

A famous BASE jumping location, said to be one of the world's most spectacular base jumping locations, according to the Daily Telegraph that reported on a British tourist's death on 11th Jun 2012 ("British parachutist left dangling from cliff phoned girlfriend to say 'don't worry' then fell to his death".).

Essential visit. Crystal clear blue warm water, so blue the huge white cliffs surrounding appear to be blue also. Waves are great fun for some body surfing! Beach is full of pure white pebbles so don't go barefoot! Shipwreck is fun to explore also. By far the most beautiful beach.

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