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Iconic Navagio Shipwreck of Zakynthos in Danger of Disappearing

The team of scientists involved in preservation work at the iconic shipwreck of Zakynthos whose bow rises from Navagio Bay say it is in danger of total disintegration. Thirty-six years after becoming the island's top tourist attraction, the wreck...

'Navaghio' Beach in Zakynthos Calls for Immediate Restoration

The worldwide famous "Navaghio" on Zakynthos that took its name from the freighter Panagiotis that ran aground 34 years ago in the sand of  Ai Giorgis beach and turned it into a beach of unique beauty calls for immediate...

Rise in Traffic Accident Deaths in Greece After 18 Years

The number of fatal traffic accidents in Greece has increased by nine in 2015, with six more people losing their lives compared to 2014. This is the first rise of road deaths in 18 years, according to research conducted by...

Navagio Beach "Shipwreck" to Get Restoration Work Done

The breathtakingly-beautiful Navagio (Shipwreck) Bay on the Ionian island of Zakynthos has suffered from deterioration and decay over the last 36 years. Work to preserve the "monumental debris" that has spearheaded tourism to the region has begun so that...

Earthquake of 5.2 Magnitude Jolts Zakynthos Island in Greece

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted 86 kilometers west-southwest of the Zakynthos island in Greece at 4:05 am on Tuesday, the Athens Geodynamic Institute said. The epicenter, with a depth of 15.42 kolimeters, was initially determined to be...

Elafonissi in Crete Voted 2nd Best Beach in Europe

The beach of Elafonissi located on the Greek island of Crete was ranked among the 14 best beaches in the world and the second best in Europe for 2016, according to the Travellers' Choice Awards -- the largest travel...

Breathtaking Jumps on Navagio Beach, Greece

Devin Graham, also known by his Youtube name, devinsupertramp, is a 32-year-old American videographer who produces adventure and extreme sport videos. His channel has more than 3.6 million subscribers and over 665 million total views. Devin and his thrill-seeking friends...

Dead Body Found on Navagio Beach on the Greek Island of Zakynthos

The body of a 32 year-old US citizen of Chinese descent was found on Saturday afternoon by a fisherman on the popular beach Navagio on the Greek island of Zakynthos. The man had been missing since Friday and his...

Top 5 Photo Opportunities In the Greek Ionian Islands

By Cliff Blaylock When packing for a getaway to Greece, top of the list of travel essentials is a camera because whether it’s for bragging rights, memories, or to add to a professional portfolio, we all want that perfect holiday...

Three Greek Shipwrecks Among the Best in the World

Shipwrecks are constant reminders of terrible naval tragedies and the lost lives of sailors and passengers, but with the passage of time, the stranded shipwrecks, found in various coasts across the world, become unique sites and they are often visited by thousands...