Shipwrecks are probably not the first thing that comes to mind on a visit to Greece. If you want to shake up that itinerary of beaches and ruins, try adding one of these shipwrecks to your list. You wont be disappointed!
Dimitrios
Location: Valtaki Beach, Laconia
Wrecked: 1981
How to get to Dimitrios
The closest town to Dimitrios is Gythieo. There are no buses from Gythieo going to or even past Dimitrios. The only way to get there is by taxi (10m, EUR7-10), walking (1h30m), or hitchhiking.
Mediterranean Sky
Location: Eleusis
Wrecked: 2003
How to get to Mediterranean Sky
Transportation: Bus
Operator: OASA
Route: A16
Departure Point: Aphetēria (ΑΦΕΤΗΡΙΑ), Plateia Eleftherias (10m walk from Monastiraki)
Frequency: Every 20m
Duration: 55m
Price: EUR2
Exit bus: Terma (Τερμα), Elefsina (Ελευσίνα)
From Elefsina it’s still 6.5km to Mediterranean Sky. You can either walk (1h30m), or take a taxi (6m, EUR7-10).
Olympia
Location: Amorgos
Wrecked: 1979
How to get to Olympia
The Olympia wreck is on the island of Amorgos. Amorgos has ferry connections to/from the islands of Naxos and Santorini. During the peak season Amorgos Bus Company operate a bus once a day from Katapola to Kalotaritissa Beach, with a stop close to the wreck. Amorgos Holidays offer a full day excursion from Aegiali, departing 9:15am and returning 7pm. The excursion costs just EUR13, and includes stops in Chora, the Olympia shipwreck, Kalotaritissa Beach, Mouros Beach and Caves, and a stop at a local tavern for lunch (not included).
Amorgos Bus Company
MV Panagiotis
Location: Navagio, Zakynthos
Wrecked: 1980
How to get to MV Panagiotis
MV Panagiotis, aka Navagio Shipwreck, is actually pretty famous. It’s located on Navagio Beach on the island of Zakynthos. Funnily enough, it’s not actually possible to get to Navagio Beach by land. The only way to get there is by sea. There are a number of operators who run boat trips from various locations on Zakynthos. These tours generally cost EUR7-20 and last 2-3 hours.
To get the famous views of the beach from the clifftop, you have a few options. During the summer there is a local bus three times a week from Zakynthos to the village of Anafonítria. This bus takes 1h10m and costs EUR3.60. From Anafonítria it’s 3.8km 50 minute walk to the top of the cliffs. Taxis here are very expensive and not recommended. You can take an organised tour from Zakynthos town, which generally last 6 hours and costs EUR20. Or you could hire a car or scooter and drive yourself there and have a proper explore of the island. Scooters rental varies between EUR15-30, and car hire generally from EUR35 a day.
