215.00€
An authentic 1992 Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO / EOT) promotional poster celebrating one of the world’s most spectacular coastal landscapes: Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) on the Ionian island of Zakynthos.
Issued as part of the Greek government’s official international tourism campaign, this original vintage poster captures the dramatic beauty that made Navagio one of Greece’s most celebrated destinations. Featuring the famous MV Panagiotis shipwreck resting on brilliant white sands beneath towering limestone cliffs, surrounded by the dazzling turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, the composition has become synonymous with the natural beauty of Greece.
This is an original government-issued poster, printed in Greece in August 1992, and not a modern reproduction.
Few places have become as instantly recognizable as Navagio Beach, often referred to simply as Shipwreck Beach.
The secluded cove owes its fame to the wreck of the MV Panagiotis, a cargo vessel that ran aground in 1980. Over the decades, the rusting ship became an integral part of one of the most photographed coastal landscapes in the world, transforming the beach into an enduring symbol of Zakynthos and Greek island tourism.
Accessible only by sea and enclosed by dramatic white limestone cliffs, Navagio remains one of Greece’s most iconic natural attractions and continues to inspire travellers, photographers, and artists from around the globe.
Title: Greece – Zakynthos
Issued by: Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO / EOT)
Year: August 1992 (Poster No. 27)
Destination: Zakynthos (Zakinthos), Ionian Islands, Greece
Subject: Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) and the MV Panagiotis
Photography: N. Dessylas
Design: K. Kourempana
Publisher: Publications Department, Greek National Tourism Organization
Printer: Typo-Fos, Greece
Dimensions: 100 cm × 70 cm
Language: English
The poster presents an unforgettable aerial view of Navagio Beach, highlighting the striking contrast between the luminous white cliffs, the deep sapphire and turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, and the famous shipwreck resting on the beach.
Bold blue typography reading “GREECE – ZAKINTHOS” complements the vivid colours of the landscape, producing one of the most memorable tourism posters issued by the Greek National Tourism Organization during the early 1990s.
Very good vintage condition.
The colours remain bright and vibrant.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best assessment of the poster’s condition.
Original posters issued by the Greek National Tourism Organization have become increasingly sought after by collectors of travel memorabilia, graphic design, photography, and vintage tourism advertising.
Produced for embassies, travel agencies, tourism exhibitions, and international promotional campaigns, many were discarded after use, making surviving originals increasingly uncommon.
This poster combines:
Whether displayed in a home, office, gallery, holiday villa, or travel collection, it captures one of the most celebrated coastal landscapes in the Mediterranean.
Original Greek National Tourism Organization posters document the evolution of Greece’s international image as a travel destination. Featuring Navagio Beach, arguably the country’s most famous beach, this original 1992 edition occupies a special place within the series and appeals equally to collectors of travel posters, photography, Greek design, and Ionian Island memorabilia.
