Spinalonga

Elounda · Heraklion, Knossos & eastern Crete · Greece

★★★★☆ Museum & culture

What it costs a family of four

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What to know

A Venetian island fortress that was Europe's last leper colony until 1957, and the setting for Victoria Hislop's The Island. Boat access from Elounda or Plaka; the Plaka crossing is five minutes and cheaper.

Minimum age 8.

The details

Adult ticket	Check official booking
Child ticket	Check official booking (free under 18)
Typical visit	Half day
Opening hours	Boats from Elounda and Plaka in season
Indoors or out	Outdoors
Region	Crete, Greece
Prices quoted in	EUR

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Official page: https://www.culture.gov.gr/

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