The situation at the end of the trail leading to the Greek flag at the Navagio viewpoint is raising serious safety concerns among locals and visitors alike.
Although the pathway was constructed by the Regional Authority approximately one year ago in an effort to improve visitor access and safety, dangerous behavior by some tourists continues to create a significant risk of accidents.
The trail, which begins at the viewing plateau and stretches toward the iconic Greek flag, is fitted with protective railings along the cliffside for most of its length. However, at the very end of the route, many visitors are reportedly climbing over the barriers in order to take photographs — or pose for selfies — with the world-famous Navagio Shipwreck as their backdrop.
On a daily basis, alarming scenes can be observed, with individuals leaning or even hanging over the edge of the cliff while disregarding the obvious dangers.
Local residents and tourism professionals are now urging authorities to take immediate action before a serious accident occurs.
Among the measures being proposed are the installation of clear warning signs and the extension of the protective railings at the end of the pathway to prevent visitors from accessing hazardous areas.
At the same time, many have expressed disappointment that, despite the beginning of the new tourist season, the Greek flag at the viewpoint — heavily damaged by the harsh winter weather — has still not been replaced.
As visitor numbers continue to increase ahead of the summer season, ensuring safety at one of Greece’s most photographed landmarks should remain a top priority.
Source:- ermisnews.gr

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.”

In the morning hours today, the Port Authority of Agios Nikolaos Volimes was informed that a 57-year-old foreigner (Polish national) passenger of a passenger-tourist boat, lost consciousness during a swim in the sea area of ​​Shipwreck Bay, Zakynthos. The 57-year-old was initially provided with first aid by bathers, while he was then transported by ambulance to the Zakynthos General Hospital "AGIOS DIONYSIOS", where he was pronounced dead. A preliminary investigation is being conducted by the Agios Nikolaos Volimes Port Police Station.

Source:- imerazante.gr