… and therefore the most beautiful beach in the world – Baie du Naufrage
I know, I know. You’re already thinking, « yet another gorgeous beach? » And I totally understand your reaction, but re-gift me this:
Navagio, or Bay of the Shipwreck, has been named the most beautiful beach in all of Greece, which, if we all agree, is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and therefore this beach is the most beautiful beach in the world. True or false?
Oh, I almost forgot to mention that we have to add to the beauty of this beach a « scary » factor, is that too much? There’s a big boat sitting on the beach. This is believed to be the wreck of a smuggler’s ship named Panagiotis. Navagio beach also has the nicknames Smugglers’ Bay and Shipwrecked Beach. At least there’s shade here.
There’s a lovely walk on the « platform » perched above the beach, overlooking theIonian island of Zakynthos (Zante).
Base jumping is also practiced here. As if the place wasn’t huge enough already!
How do I get to Navagio beach?
The beach can only be reached by boat, either from Porto Vromi, the port of Saint Nikolaos Volimes, or from the port of Zakynthos, the capital of the island of the same name. The island can be reached by boat from Kastro-Kyllini on the mainland, or by plane to Zakynthos airport. You’ll find cheap flights on Skyscanner.