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Iconic shipwreck beach with brilliant blue waters and white sand
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Iconic shipwreck beach with brilliant blue waters and white sand
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"Named the most “paradise-like” beach in Greece and No. 8 worldwide, this secluded cove on Zakynthos dazzles with turquoise waters, light‑gold sand, and an iconic shipwreck, and it can only be reached by boat. Described as “one of the most stunning hidden gems in Greece’s Ionian Islands” with “deep but spectacularly clear waters,” it draws raves—10 percent of traveler reviews call it “paradise”—with many saying the “stunning views made their hearts race” and even awarding five stars when they couldn’t step ashore." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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."
