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Navagio Beach, situated on the western coast of Zakynthos Island in Greece, is routinely ranked among the world’s most beautiful beaches. This small, secluded cove, framed by towering white limestone cliffs and bordered by intensely blue waters, has even become a emblem of Greek tourism. This fame is not solely due to the island’s natural wonders.

In October 1980, the Panagiotis, a cargo ship carrying contraband cigarettes, ran aground on the beach. Forty years later, the wreck remains. Yet, driven by the force of the waves and the weather, it has been heavily eroded. To protect it, the authorities chose a surprising solution: widening the beach. The cost of the operation is estimated at 3.9 million euros.

Extending the Beach by 30 Metres Toward the Sea

This ambitious project, based on a study carried out gratis by the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), aims to add 45,000 m³ of gravel and sediments to push the shore about 30 metres further into the sea. The materials will be transported by barge and deposited along the coastline and on the seabed.

According to the project’s technical description cited by the Greek information site eKathimerini, “backfilling with appropriate sediments constitutes the gentlest form of intervention from the viewpoint of coastal engineering and will help protect the wreck from the action of large waves during winter storms.” Once the wreck is safeguarded, the Zakynthos municipality plans to proceed with its restoration for 2.5 million euros.

A Controversial Project on a Site Still Threatened

Is this solution a lasting one? Asked by the German daily Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ), Manolis Vasilakis, a geology professor at the University of Athens, doubts it. The researcher believes this intervention represents a major modification of a natural site and questions the relevance of such expenditure to transport tens of thousands of tonnes of gravel that will be swiftly carried away by the sea.

It is also worth noting that facing the risk of landslides and rockfalls, and after several accidents involving tourists, access to the beach and the boat approach are regularly restricted during the tourist season. In 2026, access to the cove will remain forbidden until October 31. Visitors can only admire the wreck from an elevated platform or at a distance from the sea.

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SKY Express: the air network that changes everything

Elected “Airline of the Year” by the ERA (European Regions Airline Association) and operator of Greece’s newest fleet — and one of the most modern in Europe — SKY Express has established itself as a benchmark on the regional market. With 33 domestic destinations served (islands and continental towns combined) and 60 destinations in total when including its international network, the airline offers coverage that, for a travel professional, is far more than a broad map: it is the tangible ability to build multi-destination itineraries without overnight stays, with no compromise on the smoothness of the trip.

From France, the airline naturally fits into sales circuits: travelers board from Paris, Lille, Brussels, Nantes, Lyon or Marseille, with direct flights to Athens, Rhodes and Heraklion. The connection with the Athens hub then opens up the entire domestic network, enabling access to archipelagos that many operators still struggle to cover seriously.

For agencies looking to move beyond standardized offers, this kind of connectivity is a valuable resource. It makes viable destinations that were not viable — not because they lacked appeal, but because they lacked perceived accessibility and thus visibility.

Worldia: the most complete Greek offering on the market

On Worldia’s side, the groundwork is solid. The platform has structured an à la carte Greek offering that covers all of continental Greece and nearly all islands open to tourism — that is, more than 55 islands connected by flights and ferries, 2,000 hotels selected from 2 to 5 stars, and 150 activities listed to enrich each stay. An ambit designed to meet all profiles: families seeking tranquil beaches, couples on romantic getaways, budget travelers as well as premium clients in search of authenticity.

What sets this offering apart is both its breadth and its editorial depth. Worldia has developed recommendations for visits, beaches, must-see sites and hidden gems for each destination — those places guides have not yet cited, the ones that make a real difference in a client proposal. The Peloponnese and its ancient ruins facing the sea, the Sporades where some coves remain sheltered from crowds, the Ionian Islands greener and wilder with their relaxed Italianate lifestyle — not to forget those names that intrigue: Astypalea, the butterfly island; Chios and its medieval villages; Kythera the elusive; Leros and its otherworldly ambience — so many regions that the platform has studied in depth, with itineraries available online to help partner travel agencies design seamless combinations between islands and regions, depending on available air or ferry connections. The objective is clear: diversify sales in Greece and give every intermediary the tools to move beyond the catalogue limited to the big, safe bets.

Selling Greece differently, an underutilized sales lever

Over-tourism makes headlines, but it also creates opportunities. More and more travelers are actively seeking to move away from it: they want Greece, not the Santorini sunset queue — but they don’t always know the alternatives. This is precisely where Worldia plays a role. The platform has developed a panel of itineraries and combinations promoting a varied offering, accessible to all budgets, to meet these new expectations: travel off the beaten path, without sacrificing a well-organized stay. Destinations less frequented, suitable for family stays as well as couples’ getaways, that offer that mix of calm, nature and authenticity that the most famous islands struggle to guarantee.

Worldia has crafted a few favorite itineraries — gateways to a destination that has not finished surprising.

Between sea and mountains — Peloponnese reimagined

Monemvasia perched on its rock, the stone villages of Magne, the Byzantine fortresses of Mystras facing a landscape of hills and sea: authentic Peloponnese exists; it simply needed a worthy itinerary to be offered. This 10-day road trip invites you to traverse a wild and luminous territory, far from the mapped routes, where each stop tells an ancient story, starting from Athens. → See the itinerary

Secret Cyclades — Sifnos & Milos, the alternatives that have all the allure of the big names

Mykonos and Santorini saturated? Their neighbors Sifnos and Milos offer an elegant answer. Sifnos, a mountainous jewel with olive valleys and perched monasteries; Milos with its 75 beaches and hidden coves for a no-compromise getaway. An 8-day package tailored for clients who want the Cyclades — without the crowds. → See the itinerary

Head for the Sporades — Skiathos & Skopelos, the archipelago worth getting to know

Skiathos for its paradisiacal beaches and gentle vibe, Skopelos for its authentic charm and landscapes that inspired cinema: this week-long escape in the Sporades ticks all the boxes for a couple seeking nature and picturesque villages, without multiple transfers. Best from June to September. → See the itinerary

The Greece your clients are unknowingly seeking is already here, cataloged, connected, ready to be sold. All that was missing was a serious access to the entire destination. Worldia and Sky Express have built it — now it’s up to you to seize it.

La Grèce dans sa totalité : Worldia et SKY Express ouvrent l'accès aux îles préservées

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Greece: Zakynthos’ Shipwreck Beach to Be Expanded to Save Its Iconic Wreck

Extending the Beach by 30 Metres Toward the Sea

A Controversial Project on a Site Still Threatened

Greece in Its Entirety: Worldia and SKY Express Open Access to Preserved Islands

SKY Express: the air network that changes everything

Worldia: the most complete Greek offering on the market

Selling Greece differently, an underutilized sales lever