Ionian Islands Sights

  1. Archeological Museum

    The star exhibit of the archeological museum is the Gorgon Medusa sculpture, one of the best-preserved pieces of Archaic sculpture found in Greece. The petrifying Medusa is depicted in the instant before she was beheaded by Perseus. Note the snake coiffure.

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  2. Myrtos

    One of Greece's best beaches can be found at Myrtos. Pull off the hair-raising stretch of road to admire the white sand and exquisite blue water set between tall limestone cliffs. There are minimal facilities at the beach itself. Be aware that the water here becomes deep quite quickly and there can be a strong undercurrent.

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  3. Shipwreck Beach

    Photos of the famous Shipwreck Beach (Navagio) grace virtually every tourist brochure about Zakynthos, but when the excursion boats offload hundreds of passengers around noon the charm fades quickly. Avoid the crowds by visiting in the morning or from mid-afternoon, and bring supplies as there are no facilities.

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