Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach), Zakynthos

A white-sand cove enclosed by towering limestone cliffs on the north-west coast of Zakynthos, with the rusting wreck of a smuggling ship, the Panagiotis, on the sand, surrounded by bright blue water. It can only be reached by boat.

The best view is from the viewing platform on the cliff top above. Rock falls have closed the beach to landings at times, so check before booking a boat; boats also visit the Blue Caves. Boats leave from Porto Vromi and Agios Nikolaos.