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A boat trip to Shipwreck beach in Zakynthos
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Electric-blue water and an iconic shipwreck are the stars of this show, but prepare to be wowed by the support cast too
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When the MV Panagiotis ran aground on a sandy cove in northwest Zakynthos in 1980, no one could have predicted that one of Europe’s most iconic beaches would be born. It’s not just the much-photographed shipwreck at its centre, but the imposing cliffs rising far above and the electric-blue waters surrounding it. And to cap the sense of mystery, it’s a beach accessible only by sea.
You’ll have seen it on Instagram and on the front cover of magazines, but the real spectacle comes when you round the bay and catch a first glimpse of this magical cove.
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You’ll have the chance to stay on the beach and swim. But the real swimming treat comes from the stops made by the boat on the way there or back. Just don’t forget your camera. Although undoubtedly the star of the show, the shipwreck is just one of a cast of protagonists.
The water here often radiates impossible shades of blue, from the mineral deposits in the caves around the beach.
A spectacle even before you arrive
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Be sure to wear your swimwear and pack a towel and a pair of goggles for those beautiful little coves you stop at along the way.
Just don’t forget your camera.
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An Ionian light show
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Choose a tour that includes a visit to the Blue Caves. Depending on the tour you’ve booked, your boat could travel into the caves, where you’ll be treated to a light show by the dazzling Ionian Sea.
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If you do visit in July-August, do so in the early morning or late afternoon when it’s cooler and quieter.
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May-June and late September-October are the best and quietest months to visit.
If you want to stay longer, ask the captain if it’s possible to be picked up when the boat returns with another group.
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Most excursions are for 1.5-3 hours but round-the-island trips can take the whole day.
Good to know
Boats leave from: Porto Vromi (west) By car or taxi: 36km (55mins) from Zakynthos town Skinari (north) By car or taxi: 36km (1hr) from Zakynthos town Agios Nikolaos (northeast) By car or taxi: 32km (50mins) from Zakynthos town
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