Spinalonga Island
Rating: 4 out of 5
Spinalonga is a small island near Elounda. Spinalonga has a long history due to its strategic location but up until the 1950s it was used as a leper colony and is also known as the leper island.
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| Spinalonga |
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| Spinalonga |
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| Spinalonga: Boat drop off |
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| On the way to Spinalonga |
Spinalonga is the last European leper colony and is currently an inhabited island with ruins of the leper colony and a fort.
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| Fort at Spinalonga |
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| Views from Spinalonga |
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| Gate to the Aegean |
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| Aegean sea |
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| Ruins of leper colony at Spinalonga |
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| Views from Spinalonga |
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| Fort at Spinalonga |
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| Aegean |
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| Rustic architecture |
It is a fortified island about 20 min by boat from Elounda. You can get tickets from Elounda harbour for only €10 per person. However, the boats are not really on a particular schedule and no information is provided re pick up from the island so be preformed to wait - which can be very annoying in the heat.
The island itself is uninhabited and has some stunning views. It also includes ruins of the leper colony and the fort.
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| Views of Crete |
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| Admiring the views |
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| Streets of Spinalonga |
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| House in Spinalonga |
Definitely worth a visit but the disorganised boats annoyed me.
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| Ruins at Spinalonga |
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| Peering from old houses |
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| Colourful doors |
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| Rustic Blue |
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| Relaxing after exploring the island |
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| Scenic |
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| View from fort at Spinalonga |
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| Ruins of the leper colony at Spinalonga |
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| Bye Bye, Spinalonga! |
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