Navagio or shipwreck beach history

Navagio Beach was formerly known as Agios Georgios

Thousands of tourists go to Zakynthos Island each summer to witness the shipwreck beach, also known as the world-famous Navagio beach. The history of the renowned ship will be revealed in this swamp.

Zakynthos is a picturesque Greek island off the coast of western Greece. Now the third-largest island in the Ionian Sea, Zakynthos was dubbed "the flower of the Levant" by the Venetians who governed it from 1484 until 1797. The island's abundance of lush vegetation and more than seven thousand flower kinds make it easy to see why. The landscape of Zakynthos is incredibly diverse, ranging from verdant valleys to sandy beaches and rugged cliffs. Many consider Navagio, also known as Shipwreck Beach, to be the most renowned beach in all of Greece, and it is also its most recognized natural feature. Some tourist guides even go so far as to say that Shipwreck Beach has been photographed more times than the Parthenon and the Acropolis combined.

Agios Georgios was the previous name of Navagio Beach. The narrative is conveyed by the specter of the 1980 smuggling ship Panagiotis, which ran aground here. Greek naval forces were chasing the Panagiotis on suspicion that it was bringing illegal cigarettes to Italy. There is a lack of clarity and the information may never be made public. The ship was discovered on October 5, 1980, by a maritime police officer. On board were around 2,000 cartons of cigarettes and thirty million greek coins. The bad weather prevented the ship from leaving the harbor when it entered the ocean. The ship's crew scattered, and she has since drifted ashore. Even in its absence, the Panagiotis shell does not obscure the picturesque Navagio Beach. The shipwreck heightens the tension even further. The beach is bordered by huge limestone cliffs, with some reaching a height of 200 meters, and pristine sea. The show is rounded out by sailboats moored close to the shore. The breathtaking view is definitely worth the minor inconvenience of signing up for one of the many cruises or renting a boat to get a close look at the wreck.

You may enjoy Navagio Beach without actually touching the sand if that's more your style. Optimal observation points include a spot on the limestone cliffs, 200 meters above the debris, where one may see down toward the beach. There, you will witness something truly remarkable and have the chance to capture stunning photographs. Because fewer people will be visiting, the beach will also seem less congested. This view is accessible by car. Visit Smugglers Cove when in Zakynthos; it won't matter how you feel about it. Out of hundreds of islands in the network, this one could have the most impressive "wow" factor.