📜 Former Venetian fortress, later Europe's last leper colony.🔍 Located off the coast of Crete, a site of profound historical significance. Small, uninhabited island. # Why Go 🏰 Explore well-preserved Venetian fortress ruins and crumbling remains of a unique society🚶‍♀️ Walk through the abandoned leper colony, including church and school🚤 Enjoy a scenic ferry ride from nearby towns📚 Learn about its unique and poignant history as a fortress and leper colony # Why Avoid 💰 Entrance fee for the fortress🚫 Accessible only by boat, seasonal operation (May-October)😔 Historical site of suffering, may be somber # Tips ⏰ Allow adequate time for exploration, ferry duration varies🚶‍♀️ Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven terrain🎟️ Organized tours from Agios Nikolaos often include a guide # Cost 💰 Entrance to fortress 8 EUR. Ferry prices vary (10-30 EUR). # Hours 🕒 Seasonal operation (May-October). # Getting There ⛴️ Ferries from Plaka (10 min), Elounda (45 min), Agios Nikolaos (4-5 hrs)