Spinalonga

Map of Elounda, Spinalonga and surrounding areas.

A map of Spinalonga fortress by Francesco Basilicata, 1618.

A view of the Venetian fortifications

The island of Spinalonga

Spinalonga in 1901 by Giuseppe Gerola

Dilapidated houses on the road in the west of the island, 1980

The west bank of Spinalonga

Spinalonga

Name: Spinalonga
Rating: 4.2

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Also Refered As:

Kalydon

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4.6

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

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Crete: Agios Nikolaos, Plaka and Spinalonga Island Tour

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Heraklion: Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

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Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

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From Heraklion: Elounda and Spinalonga Full-Day Tour

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Spinalonga, Crete Overview

Spinalonga is a Greek island located in Crete, near the town of Plaka. In addition to the abandoned leper colony and ruins of the Spinalonga Fortress, tourists visit the island to relax by its shallow beaches and tranquillity. Since Spinalonga does not offer accommodation, it is only popular for a day trip. Boats from Plaka, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos are available to Spinalonga daily.

Also known as Kalydon, this island was once a leper colony and has been the backdrop for several novels, television series and motion pictures. Situated in the mesmerizing Gulf of Elounda, Spinalonga presents a striking sight with its well-preserved Venetian walls and imposing fortifications, which stand proudly against the backdrop of the azure Aegean Sea. Accessible by boat from nearby towns like Elounda and Agios Nikolaos, the island beckons tourists to delve into its rich history through guided tours, where they can wander through the labyrinthine streets, visit the remnants of churches and homes, and gain insight into the lives of its former inhabitants.