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Spinalonga Island Fortress – Michel Bastion, Spinalonga loop from Spinalonga

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Spinalonga Island Fortress – Michel Bastion, Spinalonga loop from Spinalonga

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Spinalonga Island Fortress – Michel Bastion, Spinalonga loop from Spinalonga

00:55

3.60km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 144 m for 980 m

After 2.53 km for 980 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25 m

Plaka Ferry Port to Spinalonga

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From Plaka to Spinalonga is not cheap, a ticket for the boat costs € 12 per person to be on the island after 6 minutes. After that you have to …

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1.27 km

Spinalonga Island Fortress

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A must-see island with a dark one? Story.

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1.50 km

View of the sea from Spinalonga Island

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It's worth crossing from Plaka, the price is a bit cheaper at 12 euros. Good stability is required as the walk to the boat is a bit wobbly, ideally without any walking aids.

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1.75 km

Michel Bastion, Spinalonga

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The northernmost bastion on Spinalonga with a great panoramic view.

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1.90 km

Main Gate of Spinalonga

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From this gate, the lepers were cared for by their relatives.

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2.01 km

St. Panteleimon Church, Spinalonga

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The old church of St. Panteleimon is located below the leprosy hospital in Spinalonga. It was built in 1709 under Venetian rule.

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2.04 km

Spinalonga Leper Colony Hospital Ruins

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Here, for the first time, the lepers found lasting support for their illness.

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2.22 km

Spinalonga Island — Landing and Fortress Entrance

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Today's landing possibility of the visitors.

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3.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.93 km

922 m

491 m

240 m

Surfaces

1.09 km

764 m

570 m

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

27°C

21°C

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Spinalonga Island Fortress – Michel Bastion, Spinalonga loop from Spinalonga

Plaka Ferry Port to Spinalonga

Spinalonga Island Fortress

View of the sea from Spinalonga Island

Michel Bastion, Spinalonga

Main Gate of Spinalonga

St. Panteleimon Church, Spinalonga

Spinalonga Leper Colony Hospital Ruins

Spinalonga Island — Landing and Fortress Entrance

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