| The island of Zakynthos, more commonly known as | | | | Zakynthos apartments will be able to give you |
| Zante in English, is the third largest of the islands in | | | | directions and advice on how to get here. In 1980 |
| the Ionian Sea. Although they enjoy long, hot | | | | the Panagiotis, which was carrying contraband |
| summers, the high rainfall in winter means that these | | | | cigarettes, ran aground here during a storm while |
| islands are much greener than many of the other | | | | trying to escape the Greek navy. The remains of |
| Greek islands. Olives, grapes and citrus fruit are all | | | | the ship are still visible to this day. The wreck, |
| grown commercially here. There are pine forests in | | | | however, is not what makes the site so famous. It |
| the southeast of the island and in places the rich | | | | is famous because the sand is brilliant white, the |
| aroma of herbs overpowers the salty smell of the | | | | surrounding crystal clear sea is a glorious blue, and the |
| sea. | | | | beach itself is nestled at the base of towering cliffs. |
| If you like arid landscapes then the Cyclades Islands | | | | This must be one of the most beautiful places in the |
| may be for you. If you like lush vegetation, I | | | | world. |
| recommend Zakynthos. Hotels, villas and | | | | The beach is only accessible by sea. Various |
| apartments here come in all shapes and sizes. Prices | | | | companies run boat trips there. It can get very |
| per person, per night, range from €20 for a | | | | busy around lunchtime so the best time to visit is |
| private room in a backpackers hostel to €150 for | | | | early morning or late afternoon. Take a picnic and |
| 5 Star accommodations. If you don’t want to | | | | enjoy a relaxing time in a truly amazing location. To |
| stay in one of island’s hotels, there are scores of | | | | complete your Shipwreck Bay experience you should |
| villas, Zakynthos apartments or campsites to choose | | | | take the opportunity to see it from the top of the |
| from. | | | | cliffs. On the road from Anafronita to Volimes you |
| Zakynthos is a beautiful island. Its most spectacular | | | | pass a signpost directing you to a lookout platform |
| site is perhaps Smugglers Cove, also known as | | | | perched high above Shipwreck Bay. If you can |
| Shipwreck Bay or Navagio. Almost every brochure | | | | handle heights this is definitely worth a visit. The |
| you pick up about the Ionian Islands will have a | | | | view from the platform is spectacular, particularly at |
| picture of this place. Staff in your hotel or your | | | | sunset. |