Spinalonga island fortress
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DoCreteOff Plaka
Hala says
The Venetian island-fortress off Plaka in the east, a leper colony from 1903 to 1957 (the Victoria Hislop novel is set here). A 20-minute boat from the Plaka jetty or the Elounda waterfront, and 90 minutes on the island. A surprisingly moving half-day.
Good to know
- Neighborhood — Off Plaka
- €10 boat + €8 entry
From the HALA guide, reviewed August 2026.
The List says
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