From an island you can walk to from the shore to a stunning cove only accessible by 347 steps: The most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean revealed (4)

Navagio Beach – Zakynthos, Greece

Also known as Shipwreck Beach, this exposed cove on the coast of Zakynthos in the Ionian Islands is accessible only by boat.

Sometimes referred to as 'Smugglers Cove,' the sandy strip, which is surrounded by stunning limestone cliffs, got its nicknames back in 1983, when the Panagiotis ship was wrecked on the beach while transporting cigarettes.

While many are content to simply lie on the gorgeous white sand beach, the area is also a renowned BASE jumping destination to visiting adrenaline junkies.

In Crete, the island of Elafonissi can be reached by the mainland beach - simply by walking through the 1-metre deep lagoon