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Panagiotis Wrecks, Greece

From series “The Surviving Remains of Shipwrecks You Can Observe Yourself”
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 period of time, it was used for contraband shipments. People call the Bay with the wrecked ship "The Bay of Contrabandists".

Panagiotis Wrecks, Greece A great number of tourists come here in order to take a photo with a huge ship and unscalable rocks at the background. This historical vessel was built in Scotland in 1937. It was named in honour of Saint Bedan. For years it was used for carrying contraband cigarettes and was chased by the Greek Navy for this. In 1980 the crew was trying to escape from the Greek Navy and ran upon the sands. This huge ship is a real open-air leisure-time entertainment place for tourists. Next - Battleship Murmansk Wrecks


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM' located in 8 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Archontiko Villas' is located in 11 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'ΘΕΟΔΟΣΗΣ ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝ' in 8 km
Supermarket: 'Oil olive Factory' in 6.96 km
Parking: 'Parking' in 0.23 km
Apotheek: 'Βαρβαρίγος Αθανάσιος' in 12 km
Police station: 'Coast Guard Office' in 25 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurant grec' in 2.47 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
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Panagiotis Wrecks

Vigla

Located in 8 km from Panagiotis Wrecks
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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 Panagiotis Wrecks
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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 Panagiotis Wrecks
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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 Panagiotis Wrecks
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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

Navagio Beach
0 km - Navagio Beach
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 …
Melissani Cave
44 km - Melissani Cave
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 …
Statue of Zeus at Olympia
91 km - Statue of Zeus at Olympia
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 …
Greek Pyramid
152 km - Greek Pyramid
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 …
Treasury of Atreus
187 km - Treasury of Atreus
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 …
Waterfront of Nafplion
193 km - Waterfront of Nafplion
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 Panagiotis Wrecks - Zakynthos Island

They like dancing here very much. In many taverns every evening you can see dancers in traditional costumes, performing to folk music. The most popular dances on the island are hasapiko, kochari, and sirtaki. The latter, by the way, appeared only in the second half of the 20th century and is not a national one. The majority of the islanders are Orthodox. The temples here are never empty, and church holidays are the reason for mass festivities for the Greeks of any age. On Easter, for example, thousands of candles are lit on St. Mark's Square, and many residents of the city take part in the ensuing battle on painted eggs.

The Day of St. Dionysius is celebrated on August 24 on a big scale. The festivities themselves begin a few days before this date and end with a grand procession and fireworks. In March, Zakynthos hosts the Carnival, a tribute to the Italian tradition. Medieval costumes, a show of trumpeters, music, and dancing – there’s definitely no boredom. In summer, the Ionio Festival of Classical Music is held in the open theater of Dermatousa. However, Zakynthos often hosts other music and folk festivals.
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