Spinalonga is a rocky island situated at the northern mouth of the gulf of Elounda. Around 750m of water separates it from the village of Plaka on the Cretan mainland to the west. To the south …

Feb 17, 2024 · Spinalonga is a tiny island at the entrance to the Gulf of Elounda in northeastern Crete, 3 miles (5 km) north of the small town of Elounda. It’s part of Lassithi province.

Mar 1, 2021 · Spinalonga is a small island in Crete with a rich history that dates back to antiquity, and it served as a powerful sea fortress in the Mediterranean due to its strategic location.

Sep 22, 2017 · For decades after it was abandoned, not much was known about the Greek island of Spinalonga or its days as a leper colony – but all that is changing.

This included a guided tour around Spinalonga island, a meal by the sea and a drive to a small village, where we were left to explore ourselves for approx two hours.

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Spinalonga is a small island off Crete near Elounda. Spinalonga was an important Venetian fortress which became a leper colony in 1903. You can visit Spinalonga by boat from Elounda, …

Nov 13, 2023 · Let’s plan your visit to Spinalonga Island Crete, one of the most famous places on the island! The small fortified islet is a classic excursions to admire the scenery and learn more …

Apr 2, 2024 · The rocky islet of Spinalonga is located in the Gulf of Elounda, directly opposite the village of Plaka in North-Eastern Crete. Known in the past as ‘the island of the outcasts’, it …

Mar 3, 2025 · How to plan your visit to Spinalonga, an island off Crete's eastern coast, with centuries of history (from a Venetian fortress to a leper quarantine colony).