Greece

Cruise to Navagio beach

The most famous boat trip to Zakynthos

Petr Liška
Wrote 2409 articles and follows him / her 241 travelers
(2 rating)
Cruise to Navagio beach
Inserted: 14.09.2018
© gigaplaces.com
They been there:

The most famous place on the island of Zakynthos is the beach Navagio with the famous wreck. If you want to bathe on it, you have no choice but to go on a boat. The most common starting point for a cruise is Porto Vromi or Agios Nikolaos, from which the cruise is described in this article. The cruise itself is worth seeing the beautiful cliffs and the famous Blue Cave

Departure from the port of Agios Nikolaos

As soon as you leave the port, there is a nice view of the highest mountains of Zakynthos, reaching just over 750 meters above sea level.

Departure from the port of Agios Nikolaos
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Forming caves

Right next to the first proper cliff you will pass you will see a number of emerging sea caves. Zakynthos is really rich in them.

Forming caves
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

The Blue Cave

Blue Cave is not only accessible by boat – the road leads to two windmills from where a footpath descends many steps down to the sea.

The Blue Cave
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Sailing along the Blue Cave

The Blue Cave itself is located on a small peninsula below the Skinari lighthouse. It usually stops here when sailing back.

Sailing along the Blue Cave
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

The desert coast behind Cape Skinari

Behind Cape Skinari is more than five kilometers of inaccessible deserted coast full of dark rocks. Large villas stand here and there on the otherwise desolate slopes. This is probably the least interesting part of the cruise.

The desert coast behind Cape Skinari
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Breathtaking cruise

Gradually, the coast becomes more attractive – white cliffs begin and around them beautiful greenery without human development. During the cruise you can see two small beaches directly below the cliff and a small island of Agios Andreas

Breathtaking cruise
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

More than 200 meters high cliffs at Navagia

Just before arriving at Navagio beach, the landscape is really impressive. The surrounding cliffs rise more than 200 meters above you

More than 200 meters high cliffs at Navagia
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

In Navagia

Finally, perhaps the most famous bay in the Mediterranean – Navagio or Shipwreck beach – will open

In Navagia
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Navagio beach

Navagio beach is really the most famous beach in Zakynthos, so count on the crowds in the high season. It pays to come here late in the afternoon – on the one hand, you will have a beautiful light and there will be fewer large boats.

Navagio beach
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

The fall of Navagio rock

On September 13, 2018, a huge rock block was released on Navagio beach and injured several tourists. It is probably not advisable to put a blanket directly on the rock, as elsewhere in the world, sometimes something falls out of it.

The fall of Navagio rock
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Sailing back

Sailing back is along the same route, but the repeated views are definitely not boring here.

Sailing back
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Lighthouse on the Skinari Peninsula

A lighthouse on the Skinari Peninsula will warn you that you are approaching the Blue Cave

Lighthouse on the Skinari Peninsula
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com

Blue Cave

The last stop of this great trip is the Blue Cave – rock arches and small sea caves. Depending on the size of the ship, what you will be able to navigate here. As it is true that the cliffs are dark in the afternoon, here it is probably best to sail around noon, when the water has the right blue color.

Blue Cave
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
Applaud the author of the article!
Share it on:

Articles nearby

Distance 4 km
The port of Agios Nikolaos

The port of Agios Nikolaos

Distance 12 km
North coast of Zakynthos

North coast of Zakynthos

Distance 16 km
A trip along the southwest coast of Zakynthos

A trip along the southwest coast of Zakynthos

Distance 16 km
Driving inland Zakynthos

Driving inland Zakynthos

Distance 20 km
Trip to Mouda beach

Trip to Mouda beach

Distance 22 km
Tour of the resort of Skala with its long beach

Tour of the resort of Skala with its long beach

Distance 24 km
Walk to Damianos Cave

Walk to Damianos Cave

Distance 25 km
Attractions of the island of Zakynthos

Attractions of the island of Zakynthos

Distance 25 km
City tour of Zakynthos

City tour of Zakynthos

Practical information

Part of itienary

Article: Zakynthos sightseeing holiday

Zakynthos does not only offer Navagio with the famous wreck. If you rent a car for a few days and drive through the island… continue reading

Zakynthos sightseeing holiday
Part of gigalist

Giga List: The most beautiful trips to Zakynthos

Zakynthos as one of the most beautiful Greek islands offers a lot to see and explore. In addition to visiting the beautiful… continue reading

The most beautiful trips to Zakynthos
Thanks!

Have you been there? Write a review of this place

Already rated by 2 travelers

Have you been there? Write a review of this place

You must be logged in to post a review or

Milan Kala
17.09.2018 23:58
The World TOP
Petr Liška
13.09.2018 14:35
Good