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Spinalonga island

The fortress island of Spinalonga, built by the Venetians in 1579 and a leper colony from 1903 to 1957, the last in Europe. Boats run from Plaka, Elounda and Agios Nikolaos. Covers this one island and its history; other boat-trip islands, Balos, Gramvousa and Chrissi, are listed separately.

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Spinalonga: The Fortress That Was Never a Film Set
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Spinalonga: The Fortress That Was Never a Film Set

Spinalonga was a leper colony until 1957, not a film set. A practical, honest guide to visiting the fortress island from Elounda, Plaka or Agios Nikolaos.

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Spinalonga: The Fortress That Was Never a Film Set
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Boat Cruise Guided Tour of Spinalonga from Agios Nikolaos

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"Escape to Elounda Bay and Spinalonga Island"

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

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