I have visited many historical places but they never facinated me as much as this island. The historical atmosphere of spinalonga is very tanagable. Elounda Bay is very attractive and tranquil.. I have just read the wonderful book "The Island" by Victoria Hislop and would advise you read the book before you go as pre-knowledge of the island would make... more

I visit my apartment, which is in Plaka, directly across the stretch of water from Kalydon (Spinalonga). Most nights, before going to bed, I sit out on the terrace, and study the island. It is never less than hauntingly beautiful, but on nights when the full moon comes up behind the island, the sight is intoxicating. Not alone is the... more

Just home from Crete one week and was so glad that I got to visit this island. Booked my holiday after reading Victoria Hislops 'The Island' which, although fictional, puts a great human twist on what it must have been like to live as a leper on the island. As we had hired a jeep we drove through Elounda and... more