A varied day is waiting for you

Spinalonga has a varied and eventful history. The small island is located in the beautiful bay of Mirabello. First it was a pirate base, later a Venetian fortress, then a Turkish settlement and finally a leper colony. Its residents lived in complete isolation due to the high risk of infection. They formed a village community on the island with a complete infrastructure. There was a school, grocery stores and even a tavern. After the discovery of the vaccine serum, the isolation was lifted, whereby the last residents left the island in 1957.

You'll take a boat from the fashionable little town of Elounda to Spinalonga. During the guided tour of the island, you'll learn interesting facts about its fascinating history and also have plenty of time to explore further on your own.

We return to Elounda by boat, where you will have time for lunch and a walk through the streets.
In the afternoon, you will visit the small, vibrant town of Agios Nikolaos – the Cretan St. Tropez. Right next to the harbor – separated only by a small bridge – lies Lake Voulismeni. According to mythology, the goddess Athena bathed here.

Excursion organizer: Destination Tourist Services