3 awesome uninhabited islands to visit when in Crete

'Islands around the island?', you might wonder. Yes, indeed there are more than 70 uninhabited islands and islets around Crete and these are top three visited!

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Nr. 1 Spinalonga

Located in East of Crete, Spinalonga is probably the best known although one of the tiniest islands of Crete. Famous for its vibrant and fierce history of serving as Venetian fortress, Ottoman hide-away and leper island, this place is a must on visitors agenda. The boats are leaving daily from Ag. Nikolaos, Elounda and Plaka village. [Spinalonga aerial view photo courtesy: Visit Greece]

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Nr. 2
Gramvousa

Located in North-West of Crete, Gramvousa is majestic, rocky and windy island with spectacular view and known for its Venetian fortress, tales about pirates and Cretan rebels against the Turks.  The boats are leaving daily from Kissamos.

Nr. 3
Chrissi

Located about 12 km of the most southern  town in Europe - Ierapetra, this island means the ‘golden sand island’ in translation and is often described as
last paradise on Earth. The depth of crystal clear turquoise water does not exceed 10 m and this makes
Chrissi the best place for snorkeling. The boats leave daily from Ierapetra.