Two Greek beaches among Europe's best

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Two Greek beaches among Europe's bestNavagio beach on the island of Zakynthos and Porto Katsiki on the island of Lefkada are among the best beaches in Europe, according to the European Best Destinations website.

Two Greek beaches, Navagio beach on the island of Zakynthos and Porto Katsiki on the island of Lefkada are among the best beaches in Europe, according to the European Best Destinations website.

Specifically on Navagio Beach, or Shipwreck Beach, the website mentions that it is an exposed cove, sometimes referred to as "Smugglers Cove", on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. It has been so named since 1983, when the alleged smuggler ship Panagiotis was wrecked on the beach while transporting cigarettes. Navagio is located on the north-west shore of Zakynthos (Zante), in the Municipality of Elation. The area is defined by its sheer limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and clear blue water, which attract thousands of tourists yearly. The strip of beach is accessed only by boat. Regular tours to the beach depart from Porto Vromi to the south, and from Agios Nikolaos and Cape Skinari to the north-east. Boats also arrive from the harbour of Zakynthos city.

On Porto Katsiki, the article states that it is located on the Ionian Sea island of Lefkada. The name is said to be because formerly only goats could reach this area. The beach is at the bottom of a concave pale cliff. It is 35 km from Lefkada town, near Athani village.

The full list of the best beaches in Europe follows:

 

 1. Our Lady Beach

Porquerolles – France

Notre Dame beach in Porquerolles - Best beaches in Europe

 

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2. Navagio Beach
Greece

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3. Zlatni Rat Beach
Dalmatia – Croatia

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Copyright Paul Prescott

4. Calo des Moro
Mallorca – Spain

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Copyright Markus Beck

5. Oludeniz Beach
Turkey

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6. Praia Marinha beach
Algarve – Portugal

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Copyright Simon Dannhauer

7. Virgin island’s creek
Crozon – France

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8. Sveti Stefan beach
Montenegro

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9. Baia delle Zagara
Italy

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Copyright Kite_rin

10. Praia de Miramar beach
Vila Nova de Gaia – Portugal

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11. Porto Katsiki beach
Lefkada – Greece

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Copyright Yiannis Papadimitriou

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