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Quick facts
- Shipwreck Beach, or Navagio Beach, is famous for its dramatic cliffside views and the wreck of the MV Panagiotis, which washed ashore in 1980.
- The island is home to the loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), with around 1,500 nesting females participating in the annual breeding season from May to August.
- Zakynthos is known for its unique blue caves, which are formed by the erosion of the limestone cliffs and can only be accessed by boat.
- The island's capital, Zakynthos Town, was largely rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1953, resulting in a mix of Venetian and modern architectural styles.
- In the summer months, the island attracts over 2 million tourists, making it one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece.
Travel details
- Country
- Greece
- Wind (now)
- 4 km/h
- Coordinates
- 37.7870, 20.8990
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