Crete

This mountainous island is the largest of the Greek islands. The pristine rock coasts, vast sandy beaches, pebble shores and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters define the stunning coastline, while the rest of the country is a green, lush, mountainous terrain. As well as stunning natural beauty, Crete also offers a rich history, evident in its towns’ architecture and many archaeological sites.

Spinalonga Island is a tiny unoccupied island off the northeast coast of Crete. Steeped with colourful history, Spinalonga was built to protect Elounda Bay it has acted as a fort, a Venetian salt works, and finally the island became famous for housing Europe’s last leper colony.