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Spinalonga Beach, Elounda

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Spinalonga Beach reviews

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  • By OfftheirP
    It is true that, as a beach, there are many better around. It has large stones and can be uncomfortable unless you have the right equipment. Ignoring that, it is beautiful. The views are stunning...  more »
  • By JednSasha
    Spinalonga itself is lovely and steeped in history but as for a beach, perhaps not, a selection of rocky areas, large rocks where treading carefully you can negotiate your way into some small areas...  more »
  • By 480ianh
    A moving visit to the ex leper colony inside the old Spinalonga fortress can also be a tiring and draining experience due to the heat in the summer. The tour guide recommended taking water with us...  more »
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  • By stef lesneuck
    Nice location, but the souvenir shop and the cafe are ridiculously expensive!
  • By Chris O
    Interesting but I wish I didn't go with a guide, we saw one street and got 10 minutes to yourselves to explore. There's a lot of history here for those who are interested, I'd recommend and independent visit.
  • By Mart Meriküll
    Beautiful bay and nature
  • By Kosta Adamakis
    Hardly a beach. This is merely a sandy cove on the Spinalonga leper colony.
  • By Tim (Tim)
    Interesting place with an sad history.
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