Spinalonga-Elounda-Agios Nikolaos

Description

Spinalonga, the last leper colony in Europe, is located in Elounda from where we take the boat for Spinalonga island. Originally, Venetians fortified the islet in 1579, by building a fortress with 40 cannons and they are actually the best preserved walls in Europe.

 It used to be a leper colony from 1903 until 1957, where lepers could have a better life, medical help and economical support. The ruins of the market street with the shops, the hospital and many small houses in which lepers lived isolated, can be explored individually.

Leaving Spinalonga Island we have free time to explore  the unique Elounda village or go for swimming in the crystal clear waters of Elounda Bay..

 Before we take the road back to Heraklion, we will visit Ag.Nikolaos, a town with 14.000 inhabitants which is built on the side of the Gulf of Mirabello. In the centre of Agios Nikolaos is the lake Voulismeni, probably created by an earthquake. There, we can have a coffee break or a walk around the lake, which gives you a great view from above, over the center and the harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Next to the lovely harbor are shady tree-lined streets filled with shops gives you the opportunity to do some “serious shopping”.

Our last stop is at the olive factory in Malia and taste the famous Cretan olive oil.

Type of excursion: Boat – Full Day 

Visit to olive oil factory is not available for  pick up from Agios Nikolaos and Elounda

Should take: Comfortable shoes, Hut,

Sun protection, Camera, Bathing Suit

Return to hotels: 17:30 – 18:30

Entrance fees not included:

Spinalonga Entrance: 8€

Travel agency is not responsible for weather conditions and road traffic.

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