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Navagio Beach

Greece's most famous beach: a rusting shipwreck on white sand in a cove surrounded by 200-metre limestone cliffs and electric-blue water.

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Time needed
Half day
Entry
Free viewpoint (boats paid)
Best time
Morning
Area
North-west

A cove with a shipwreck and white cliffs.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Navagio, Zakynthos 291 00

  • Viewpoint: Drive to the clifftop platform near Anafonitria.
  • Boat: Trips from Porto Vromi or Agios Nikolaos.
  • Tours: Combined with the Blue Caves.

The story of Navagio Beach

The ship, the Panagiotis, ran aground in 1980. The beach is officially called Agios Georgios cove.

Rockfalls mean landing on the beach is sometimes banned; boats still sail into the cove.

Best time to visit

Best season

May to October.

Best time of day

Morning for light on the cove.

Rules

Check whether beach landing is allowed.

Tips before you go

  • See it from the viewpoint and by boat.
  • See it from the viewpoint first.
  • Stay behind the safety rails.

Best hotels near Navagio Beach

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotels in Zakynthos Town

Harbour base.

See prices

Hotels in Tsilivi

Family beach.

See prices

Hotels in Vasilikos Zakynthos

Quiet beaches.

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All hotels near Navagio Beach

What's around Navagio Beach

  • Blue Caves30 minutes by boat.
  • Anafonitria Monastery10 minutes.
  • Porto Vromi20 minutes.

Questions travellers ask

Can I walk down?

No, only boats reach it.

Is the viewpoint free?

Yes.

How long is the boat trip?

1–3 hours.

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