Navagio Beach, Greece

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Located on Zakynthos Island, the Navagio Beach is popular with the followers of the peaceful rest. Literally one can translate the beach name as 'the shipbreak' from the Greek. In the ancient times these coastal stretches were considered one of the most dangerous among sailors. The reason for this are the underground currents, because of which the numerous ships were undersigned and a sandbank.

One of them, the Panaiotis, is now considered the main attraction of the beach. It is still unclear how the ship has been so high on the shore, perhaps the strong flood or storm has driven it on the sand coast. The beach is surrounded by the high rocky walls that penetrate deep into the sea and completely exclude the possibility to land on the coast.

To the picturesque sandy beach can only be reached by boat or with the cutter. The unified beach without any infrastructure is incredibly popular with tourists. Every day the travelers come here to see the ancient smugglers' ship and to relax in the calm atmosphere. Despite the relatively small number of holidaymakers, the atmosphere on the beach remains calm and quiet. Those who want to spend their time in full solitude should head to Navagio Beach early in the morning.

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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'A.T.M. ALPHA BANK' located in 12 km (

check the route on the map).

Car rental office: 'Archontiko Villas' is located in 11 km (

on the map).

Fuel station: 'Shell' in 25 km

Parking: 'Idiotiko Parkoing' in 25 km

Apotheek: 'Farmakio' in 25 km

Police station: 'Limenarchio Agiou Nikolaou' in 8 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Porto Limnionas' in 15 km

Nearest airports:
» Dionysios Solomos Airport ZTH - in 25 km

» Kefalonia Airport EFL - in 30 km

» Andravida Airport PYR - in 58 km

» Araxos Airport GPA - in 77 km

» Agrinion Airport AGQ - in 103 km

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Best hotels near Navagio Beach

Vigla

Located in 8 km from Navagio Beach
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Rooms: 5

Fitted with tiled or wooden floors and beamed ceilings, the studios and apartments of Vigla are decorated with wrought-iron beds and traditional … More: photo, rates and booking

Palataki Absolute Blue

Located in 9 km from Navagio Beach
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Rooms: 6

Palataki studios are spacious and air conditioned. Each includes a TV and a kitchenette with electric kettle and refrigerator. All studios also have … More: photo, rates and booking

Blue Caves Villas

Located in 10 km from Navagio Beach
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Rooms: 1

Each of the two-storey stone-built villas features an elegant living room with fireplace and large windows with sea view, and a modern kitchen with … More: photo, rates and booking

Oscar Villa & Studios

Located in 12 km from Navagio Beach
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Rooms: 10

Guests at Oscar Villa can choose among studios and apartments, all with a balcony facing the pool and the mountains. Each has a kitchenette or … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

0 km - Panagiotis Wrecks

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Panagiotis Wrecks is a shipwreck on the coast of Zakynthos in a picturesque Navagio Bay, Greece. This abandoned ship turned a lovely almost secluded isolated bay with a sandy beach into a real world sightseeing. The vessel has a very interesting history. For a long …

44 km - Melissani Cave

From the series 'Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth'

In Greece on the island of Kefalonia is a unique Melissani cave, one of the most romantic and beautiful in the world. In the cave is a lake of the same name, the main feature of the cave is a huge hole in the ceiling through which bright daylight penetrates the …

91 km - Statue of Zeus at Olympia

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The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is considered to be the third wonder of the world. By the opening of next Olympic Games, a new temple dedicated to the father of the Greek gods was built. Construction of a grand temple lasted for 15 years and was completed in 456 BC. The …

152 km - Greek Pyramid

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The travelers who plan to visit Greece also have a chance to see the ancient pyramids covered with legends. Three to present preserved pyramids are located on the territory of the Peloponnese peninsula. The first researchers have explained them as prototypes of the …

187 km - Treasury of Atreus

From the series 'The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth'

The treasure house of the Atreus, located in Mykene, was built not later than 1250 BC. For the first time, this building was only explored in the second half of the 19th century. Among the other tholos, which are presented on the territory of the Mediterranean, the …

193 km - Waterfront of Nafplion

From the series 'The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments'

Greece small Nafplion town has an incredibly beautiful and outstanding embankment. It will steal your heart from the first sight. The atmosphere of this place is very romantic. The main decoration of the embankment are the old houses, built in Venetian style. From the …

Top destination around Navagio Beach - Zakynthos Island

Mabely hotel is one of the most sought-after on the island. It’s situated in the beautiful building made in national style and occupies more than 60,000 square meters of land. The hotel offers its guests 16 swimming pools, including a special pool for kids. It’s an excellent choice for fans of beach vacations. There are homelike rooms with splendid bathroom and a restaurant offering national specialties. A number of sports courses can be found at the territory and there's even a fully equipped hall to play bridge.
Those who want to stay next to the shore should pay attention to Mediterranean Beach luxurious hotel in Laganas. Along with a well-equipped beach, this hotel offers its guests lots of opportunities for exciting vacations. The vast territory of the hotel is a great area for unhurried walks. A huge swimming pool with dedicated kid area is a true jewel. In the evening, hotel grounds are highlighted with unique lighting system, while the bar&restaurant offers nice options to end a busy day. Designer's enrichment in traditional style is widely used in room and public areas; it plays vital part in creating unique attractiveness of the popular hotel.

Tourists eager to enjoy national hospitality in full may choose St John Villas hotel. Located next to Tsivili resort, the former is very popular among fans of spa treatment. The hotel offers its guests fully equipped villas with panoramic view over Ionian Sea. A modern gym with individual training programs is another feature of St John Villas.
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