Participants of the spectacular sport of "base jumping" will offer spectators a unique spectacle at the popular "Navaghio" (shipwreck) beach on Zakynthos island this week.
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Base, the acronym formed from the first letters of the words building, antenna, span and earth, has gained in popularity over the past few years, as daredevils attempt perform a free fall from steep cliffs or other objects, usually from a height of no less than 200 metres. Afterwards they continue the fall with a parachute. Lack or light winds remains a prerequisite for a base jump fall. ana-mpa
Twenty participants from Finland, Brazil, Venezuela, Canada, the USA and Italy are taking part in the three-day event.
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