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Spinalonga (Kalydon), Elounda

4.4

#1 of 342 in Nature in Greece

Must see · Island · Historic Site

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Spinalonga (Kalydon) sits as a rocky islet floating in the blue waters of the Gulf of Elounda. The region's 16th century Venetian rulers carved this rock out of Crete's coastline and then built a fortress on it to protect the gulf from hostile ships. The old fortress, apparently as impregnable to the passage of time as it once was to would-be invaders, still dominates the islet and attracts nearly 30,000 annual visitors. Split your time on the little island between the Venetian fort and one of several beaches, which are lapped by shallow, calm waters. There are no tourist facilities here, so bring your own food and water. To visit Spinalonga (Kalydon) on your holiday in Elounda, and find out what else Elounda has to offer, use our Elounda.

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Tours to Spinalonga (Kalydon)

FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

4.4

Duration: 8 to 9 hours

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FROM $19 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spinalonga Regular Trip -daily At 12:30 From Agios Nikolaos Spinalonga Regular Trip -daily At 12:30 From Agios Nikolaos

4.1

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR PRIVATE Spinalonga, Ag Nikolaos, olive oil factory incl Boat PRIVATE Spinalonga, Ag Nikolaos, olive oil factory incl Boat

4.7

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $649 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion

5.0

Duration: 8 to 10 hours

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FROM $27 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spinalonga And Bbq Trip - Daily At 10:00 From The Port Of Agios Nikolaos Spinalonga And Bbq Trip - Daily At 10:00 From The Port Of Agios Nikolaos

4.0

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion Spinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion

4.0

Duration: 10 hours

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FROM $108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spinalonga and Milatos Cave (Safari Adventure Excursion & private Speedboat) Spinalonga and Milatos Cave (Safari Adventure Excursion & private Speedboat)

4.9

Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR From Heraklion: Spinalonga Island BBQ ,Elounda and Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion: Spinalonga Island BBQ ,Elounda and Agios Nikolaos

3.4

Duration: 8 hours

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FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Day Tour: Cruise to Spinalonga Island with BBQ at Kolokytha Bay Day Tour: Cruise to Spinalonga Island with BBQ at Kolokytha Bay

3.9

Duration: 8 to 9 hours

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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR SPINALONGA, Elounda, Kolokitha, Ag. Nicolaos SPINALONGA, Elounda, Kolokitha, Ag. Nicolaos

4.0

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

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FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip Crete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip

3.6

Duration: 7 hours

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FROM $119 BOOK WITH VIATOR Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos

4.7

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes

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Spinalonga (Kalydon) reviews

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4.5

By Rachel S

Superb experience we drove from hersonissos analipsis to plaza Parked car opposite boat quay and paid approx €10 across to the island We did our own tour walking around walked town I had just read..... more

Superb experience we drove from hersonissos analipsis to plaza Parked car opposite boat quay and paid approx €10 across to the island We did our own tour walking around walked town I had just read..... more »
By ArturM1666

While visiting Crete, I was invited on a tour to the Spinalonga island. The tour guide – Georgina – was excellent! She's an expert story teller with over 20 years of experience and was super patient..... more

While visiting Crete, I was invited on a tour to the Spinalonga island. The tour guide – Georgina – was excellent! She's an expert story teller with over 20 years of experience and was super patient..... more »

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By cathy emmens

What a stunning place! Steeped in history. Excellent information there so you know what you are seeing. Cute boat ride out there too and very good value entrance price of just €8 and half price for kids over 5. Boat ride is €10 per person. Amazing place with such an interesting history. Beautiful views A must see if you are close by for sure would highly recommend to come and visit to think what people did and thought many years ago!

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By Bernd Preuschoff

A very nice island with lots of history from different periods. Easy to travel to as there are many fairies from different key points at the coast. Highly recommended to read about the place before going there - otherwise it might be "just a normal fortress"...once you know about its history, walking though the little streets and exploring the houses makes for a great history experience. Chose your travel time wisely as tourist crowds arriving with usual boats can.be avoided.

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