Today, the uninhabited island is a popular tourist attraction in Crete.
In addition to the abandoned leper colony and the fortress, Spinalonga is known for its small pebble beaches and shallow waters.
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).
Since there is no accommodation on Spinalonga, the tours last only a few hours.

Spinalonga is under consideration to become a World Heritage Site.
Today, the uninhabited island is a popular tourist attraction in Crete. In addition to the abandoned leper colony and the fortress, Spinalonga is known for its small pebble beaches and shallow waters. 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). Since there is no accommodation on Spinalonga, the tours last only a few hours.
Spinalonga is under consideration to become a World Heritage Site.
Spinalonga