Heraklion Trip Overview
Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defence purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island.The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film. This excursion is a perfect option for those who want to combine land & sea tours. You will also have the opportunity to visit the eastern part of Crete, Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour and the island of Spinalonga.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Heraklion, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Heraklion, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Originally, Spinalonga was not an island – it was part of the island of Crete. During Venetian occupation the island was carved out of the coast for defence purposes and a fort was built there. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island.The island has also been used as a leper colony. Spinalonga has appeared in novels, television series, and a short film. This excursion is a perfect option for those who want to combine land & sea tours. You will also have the opportunity to visit the eastern part of Crete, Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour and the island of Spinalonga.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Malia, Malia, Crete
Our tour starts with a visit at the Olive Factory In Malia, there you can taste the famous Cretan Olive oil.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Spinalonga (Kalydon), Elounda Bay, Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece
By boat we visit the island of Spinalonga. This island was used as a Leper Colony until 1957. In the small village under the Venetian fortress the stigmatised lepers shared fates when exiled to the island. We make a stop to take a swim in the clean waters of Kolokitha beach in the area of the remains of the ancient sunken city of Olous.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
We visit the eastern part of the island. Passing through Heraklio, we reach Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbour. The hilly town is built around a former sweet water lake.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Elounda, Elounda, Lasithi Prefecture, Crete
Elounda port, take the boat to Spinalonga
Duration: 20 minutes
