Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach), Ionian Islands, Greece

4Norfolkgal71 5:00 PM Oct 28, 2022

Stunning experience
We went on the last TUI tour of the season during the last week of October. We travelled from Tsilivi which was a trip by coach to Porto Vromi. Then about a 25 min boat trip to the Shipwreck beach. As we came around the corner of the cliffs and saw the cove for the first time, it took our breath away. It was absolutely stunning. The crystal clear blue water is just the colour you see on the postcards. The tall cliffs surrounding the cove make a very dramatic backdrop. We arrived mid morning and it was not too busy. Getting off the boat was interesting as you sink into the white teeny tiny pebbly ‘sand’. Beach shoes are recommended as it is not particularly comfortable under foot and flip flops really don’t cope well! You will get wet feet/legs leaving your boat. The sea gets deep quickly from the beach but to swim in it was just incredible. It was so clear and felt really special. I wish I could have stayed swimming there for a lot longer. Yes it is just a rusty metal shipwreck but we found it really fascinating to look at and walk around. For your own safety, stay to the centre of the beach away from the cliffs. It worried me to see people sitting right under them after seeing the 2018 cliff collapse online. As we were leaving the beach around 11.30am, it was getting busier so I would definitely recommend visiting here early. For us (early morning/end of season) the experience was well worth it and we are so glad we did this trip. Something to note at this particular time though is that the sun had not made it fully into the cove so take a jumper as it can be a little chilly. And don’t forget your drinking water and swim wear!

4Janet B 5:00 PM Sep 22, 2022

Breathtaking view
We hired a car whilst on the island for a short break and this wonderful view was on my bucket list . I didn't mind viewing from the cliffs or from a boat , but we had limited time so opted to view from cliff. We had to queue to reach the viewing platform for around 30 mins, however after we left , there were coaches and cars tempting to turn in and it was chaos . The pot hole car park was shocking and for a while we were blocked in by inconsiderate drivers . The toilets were portaloos and in the words of a man who was exiting " toilet not very nice " was the understatement of the day ! It's an amazing place , but its popularity means it doesn't seem able to cope with the traffic . We were almost thinking it would be worth charging a few euros to spend on the boarded up toilet block already there and investing in the car park . Word of advice .....go early !