NAVAGIO BEACH (ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE)

Navagio Beach, also referred to as Shipwreck Beach, is situated on the western coast of Zakynthos - the southernmost island of the Ionian archipelago in Greece. This idyllic beach can only be accessed by boat as it is found in an exposed cove. The beach boasts a striking shipwreck in its midst, in addition to its iconic white sand and sapphire blue waters, both of which are due to the sulfur from nearby sea caves. The famed shipwreck, which has been in place since 1980, is rumored to have belonged to smugglers who became stranded on the sand, but in reality, it was due to mechanical failure. As a result of the incident, the ship was pillaged; however, all of the stolen goods were ultimately recovered, and the captain was acquitted of any wrongdoing.