Probably the most famous beach in Greece, you’ll no doubt have seen photos of the Navagio on Instagram and postcards.
This picture-perfect beach on the island of Zakynthos (also known by its old Italian name Zante) lies in between some steep cliffs, and a rusty shipwreck graces its sands (it’s popularly known as Shipwreck Bay).
If spirituality entices you along with meditative chants and riveting discussions with monks and nuns fascinate you, monasteries are your peaceful retreats. Housing monks and nuns, monasteries are a place to live in seclusion where the inhabitants explore faith. An array of religions has monasteries, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, where the people who chose this path believe in living humbly. The Greek root meaning of the term “monastery” itself signifies living alone. Not everyone can adopt such a lifestyle, albeit experiencing it for a while can bestow peace to the soul. This is a guide to remote monasteries on earth.