Navagio
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Iconic shipwreck cove framed by cliffs, accessible by boat
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Iconic shipwreck cove framed by cliffs, accessible by boat
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"All Greek islands seem to be framed by that killer shade of emerald blue, but there’s something about the white sand beaches and brilliant waters at Navagio Bay in Zakynthos that will make your heart skip a beat. Its secluded location (it’s sheltered on either side by soaring cliffs) keeps its aquamarine waters so perfect and pure—basically the exact opposite of winter grays." - Caitlin Morton
"On the island’s northern coast lies the famed “Shipwreck Beach,” where a rusted freighter believed to have been a smuggler ship has been marooned on shore for nearly 40 years, lending the cove an otherworldly focal point." - Lane Nieset
"The focal point is the hulking, weathered hull of a freighter that ran aground in the early 1980s and now sits in the middle of a crescent bay a few yards from the tideline. Sheer cliffs surround the cove, so it’s only accessible by boat; numerous local providers run trips, creating a steady summer stream of visitors (access can be limited when work is underway to prevent landslides). The rusted ship set against bright-blue Ionian waters and bone-white sand creates a striking, must-see sight." - Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis is a writer and editor. She was previously a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Zakynthos is an island in the Ionian Sea that offers a quieter alternative to Santorini and Mykonos, with quaint towns and less boat and cruise traffic."
"Home to Navagio Beach, the Ionian Islands offer peace on Paxos and stunning views on Zakynthos. Explore towns and beaches like Navagio and see the MV Panagiotis shipwreck." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leis