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Spinalonga: The Former Leper Colony of Crete That Became a Tourist Hotspot
April 29, 2026
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The tiny islet of Spinalonga, or Kalydon, as it is officially known, is located in the famous Gulf of Elounda off northeastern Crete in the region Lasithi next to the town of Plaka. Originally connected to the mainland of Crete, Spinalonga was separated from the rest of Crete by the Venetians, probably in the 15th []
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