Zakynthos in the Ionian Sea is an island of great natural beauty that is home of one of the most famous beaches, the Navagio (Shipwreck)

Zakynthos is at the heart of the Ionian sea. It is of significant natural beauty reflected in its green valleys, sandy beaches and impressive underwater world.

The island’s trademark is the Navagio (Shipwreck) beach that has been captured in the photos of the many tourists visiting it.

The beach is very dramatic with towering cliffs, golden sand, and turquoise waters. It is only accessible by boat.

Another popular attraction accessible only by boat is the blue caves and Marathonisi.

The endangered species of caretta caretta and the Mediterranean seal of monachus monachus are natural inhabitants of the Zakynthos seas, laying their eggs in the many beaches of the island.

Zakynthos’s architecture has Venetian influences. Important buildings of the island were affected by the earthquake of 1953, however the city was rebuild with respect to the local architecture.

Saint Mark Square, the Venetian Castle, Solomos Square and the Post-Byzantine Museum are places worth visiting.