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Spinalonga

Stroll through the mysterious history of past times

Information about Island Spinalonga

Wander through a mystical history book…

The island of Spinalonga achieved sad fame as a leprosy island until 1957. Today, you can take a ferry from the mainland to the uninhabited island in a few minutes and walk through the old walls and the abandoned town. Spinalonga was one of the last leper colonies in Europe and the island fell into oblivion after its dissolution until it was rediscovered. In the meantime, however, it is even being considered to declare Spinalonga a World Heritage Site.

Interesting facts about Island Spinalonga

Initially, the island was a peninsula

In 1526, the Venetians decided to transform Spinalonga from this peninsula into a full-fledged island

Italians erected an impregnable fortress, with the main purpose of protecting the port of Elounda from pirates

Pictures of Island Spinalonga

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Possible Activities in Island Spinalonga

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