Things to do in Gouvia

In Summer this little town was suuuuper crowded!!What I can recommend though is driving up to the monastery ( Holy Monastery of the Virgin Mary in Paleokastritsa). It’s perched right on a cliff above the famous bays. The views are insane—pure turquoise water as far as the eye can see!​The monastery itself is just beautiful. It’s got this cool yellow bell tower with a flag at the very top, and the whole place is filled with these gorgeous stone-paved courtyards and massive terracotta pots. Everything feels so peaceful. We wandered around, checking out the old well and the different little corners! 🙂​

When the weather is good, this place is absolutely beautiful, so my reminder is to make sure the sky is clear before you go, so that the photos will look good. Otherwise, if it is gray, although it is also beautiful, the photos taken will not have that fairy-tale feeling. The photos below were taken on a cloudy day, so the sky is not very blue. This place is definitely worth a visit, especially in the summer. It is very beautiful. There are many special shops, restaurants, cafes and places for handmade leather products.

Having seen many seas, I'm completely captivated by the fluorescent blue of Shipwreck Bay 🌊. Shipwreck Bay truly is a must-see destination. Having traveled to so many countries, I've never seen such a blue sea before. That refreshing, fluorescent blue goes straight to the soul, a truly breathtaking sight. It's not just about the distant view from the observation deck; a visit to Shipwreck Bay isn't complete without a boat trip. Only by boat can you get up close to the white cliffs, the beach, and the rusty shipwreck. The journey also takes you through the Blue Grotto, where the water shimmers with a clear, deep blue, with light and shadow shimmering on the surface—another kind of stunning experience. The observation deck has a long walkway. There's a queue at the first viewing point, mainly for panoramic views of Shipwreck Bay. The second and third viewing points are on the same platform. The third point always has a long queue, with everyone waiting to stand on that pillar for a photo with themselves and Shipwreck Bay in the frame. The second viewing point doesn't have a long queue; just walk along the walkway to the left to directly enjoy the stunning seascape of Shipwreck Bay. Ideally, visit in the afternoon when the sunlight shines on the sea, making the fluorescent blue waters crystal clear and breathtaking. ⚠️Useful Tips 1. The viewpoint is located on the edge of a cliff, and the ground is uneven. Please be extremely careful when taking photos close to the edge. 2. The viewpoint only offers an overview. To see the beach, shipwreck, and Blue Grotto up close, you must take a small boat out to sea. 3. A boat trip can combine a visit to Shipwreck Beach and the Blue Grotto, allowing you to experience the core Zakynthos seascape in one trip.

Did Korean dramas make this place popular? Fortunately, I went there before. However, because this is not a conventional beach with convenient transportation, it is basically reached by boat. Generally speaking, there are not many people. There is no commercial development here. There are no services such as drinks, meals and sunshades, so tourists will not stay for too long. For this reason, the sand and stones on the beach are all original, not the kind of very fine artificial sand. However, although it is not big and cannot provide additional services, it is still one of the most beautiful beaches, especially in sunny weather, it is so beautiful

Blue Grottoes, as the name suggests, refer to those blue caves that automatically emit blue light. However, I almost missed seeing them. The Greek sea is a beautiful, azure blue. However, you have to take a speedboat to find a deeper blue in this azure sea. There is such a place at the northernmost corner of Zakynthos Island. Turn into the cave and look down carefully through the transparent deck at the bottom of the boat. The bright blue is deeply imprinted in my mind...

i suggest to go to Belvedere (gps Jazzo Gattini parking) to see Matera from far. time is from 18:00 to night when lights on. food: lamb and tomatoes. frie pizza with onions is for strong stomAch, otherwise avoid.