An update on the proposed Navagio “Shipwreck” Rescue Project

In the lead up to the new 2026 tourist season, Zakynthos is awaiting an update about the tender for the proposed Navagio “Shipwreck” Rescue Project. This project would include extending the beach and maintaining the ship Panagiotis. This project has been suggested to ensure the safety of anyone accessing the beach and again shipwreck.

A statement from the Mayor Georgios Stasinopoulos, stated: “From the communication we have with the HRADF, because we had visited the previous period with the Member of Parliament, the tender will be ready in the next period, so that the contractor can be found and the procedures can begin. It is approximately 8.5 million euros and concerns both the marine area and the area where the ship is located,”

He went on to say: “Tourist access will be very safe [and] regarding road safety at the upper access point, the study is ready and has been submitted to the Region. It has been sent to the Forestry Office to give its opinion on the permit and we are waiting for the approvals in the near future so that they can proceed with the process and we can have the contractor to begin road safety access to the viewing point.”  Mayor Stasinopoulos, explained that work has already been done in the previous year by the Navagio viewpoint, including an effort to make sure that visitors are safe on the cliffs.

“What has been done is very important, but also with the completion of the other projects that we will do, such as the widening of the road, the asphalting, the barriers that will be installed, the spaces for cars and buses to turn, certainly, the access of tourists will be at a very good level of security. This is our goal.”

Mayor Stasinopoulos, responded to the news about a ticket price that may now be put in place to access the viewpoint, saying: “A small fee would constitute a significant “economic breather” for the island. We are waiting for the decision on the beach zone in which the area will be delimited and we will be able to secure and place toilets and everything else that is necessary for tourists and logically there will be a controlled entrance. There will be a small fee, but the amount has not been determined yet. It will be determined following specific studies that will be carried out. It will be a serious economic boost for the entire island. However, the other work must be completed first, the road safety and the demarcation of the beach zone that we are expecting. This way we will secure the entire specific area and create conditions suitable for the safety of tourists. This way, a normal price can be included so that we can carry out projects on the island",

We'll keep an eye on the advancement of this project, any potential changes and possible ticket prices and update you when we get them.

​Source: Local Greek press