The Shipwreck Viewpoint of Zakynthos: Navagio from Above

The Shipwreck Viewpoint of Zakynthos: Navagio from Above

The shipwreck viewpoint gives Zakynthos its most famous picture. It is the clifftop lookout above the cove where a rusting freighter rests on white sand. The platform stands high on the sheer cliffs of the northwest coast. It lies near the mountain villages of Volimes and Anafonitria, reached by road from the north. A railed … Read more

Volimes: The Mountain Craft Villages of Zakynthos

Volimes: The Mountain Craft Villages of Zakynthos

Volimes is a group of mountain villages in the rugged northwest of Zakynthos, spread across the high ground above the west-coast cliffs. Stone houses, old churches and a slow, traditional pace give the villages a character far removed from the coastal resorts. Cool mountain air and wide views reward the drive up, and the villages … Read more