Spinalonga is a unique shooting location with a colourful history that leads to many photogenic locations. Because of its position the island was fortified from its earliest years in order to protect the entranceway of the port of Ancient Olous. During Venetian rule, salt was harvested from salt pans around the island. The island was also used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957. The island can easily be accessed from Plaka, Elounda and Agios Nikolaos. Tourist boats depart from all three towns on a daily basis (every 30 minutes from Elounda). In addition to the abandoned leper colony and the fortress, Spinalonga is known for its small pebble beaches and shallow waters. (Spinalonga Island, Crete, Greece)
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