Navagio
Coordinates: 37°51′34″N 20°37′28″E / 37.85944°N 20.62444°E
Navagio Beach (Greek: Ναυάγιο), or Shipwreck Beach, is an exposed cove, sometimes referred to as "Smugglers Cove", on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. It has been so named since 1983, when the alleged smuggler ship Panagiotis was wrecked on the beach while transporting cigarettes.[1]
Location & Tourism
Navagio is located on the north-west shore of Zakynthos (Zante), in the Municipality of Elation. The area is defined by its sheer limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and clear blue water, which attract thousands of tourists yearly. The strip of beach is accessed only by boat. Regular tours to the beach depart from Porto Vromi to the south, and from Agios Nikolaos and Cape Skinari to the north-east. Boats also arrive from the harbour of Zakynthos city.
BASE Jumping and Death in 2012
Navagio is a famous BASE jumping location. A British BASE jumper was killed at the site on 8 June 2012.[2]
References
- ↑ "Navagio or Shipwreck beach". Navagio or Shipwreck beach. Greek.com. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ↑ Telegraph article from 11th June 2012.
External links
Media related to Navagio at Wikimedia Commons