Lots of people tend to think they have found the best beaches in the world, regardless of where they have been to on holiday. But if anyone mentions Navagio Cove and its accompanying bay in Zante as a potential contender for this title, they may well be right.

This cove is famous among those who have been lucky enough to find it, and it would certainly be rather a shame to arrive in Zante and enjoy a holiday there without seeing it for yourself. Lots of people take countless pictures of this beach and its cove when they find it for themselves, and when you see it you will realise why this is the case. It looks wonderful, with rocky heights almost caressing it on all of three sides. The beach itself flows down to meet the waves, with the deep blue waters lapping up to meet it from the opposite direction.

To be honest it is hard to find the best words to really adequately describe the sights that will see you when you find the bay. Navagio Cove is normally reached via boat, because you cannot scale the rocks to get down to the beach from any other position. It has also earned the name of Smuggler’s Cove because of the pirates that once used it to smuggle in cigarettes. As you might imagine the name has stuck because of the dramatic connotations it has. The ship that was responsible for the smuggling is actually still there, because it sunk just outside the cove itself.

If you are booking a holiday in Zante, make sure you ask about the possibility of visiting Navagio Cove on a day trip. It is simply not to be missed and while it is a popular destination and you are unlikely to have it to yourself, you should take the time to see it anyway because of the beauty it has to share with you.

One thing to bear in mind is the lack of shade on the beach, which means you must be prepared with an umbrella and sun screen. The last thing you want is to return to your hotel or accommodation with sunburn.