Sea Kayak Elounda to Spinalonga, Crete
Activity Description
The Island is a historical novel written by Victoria Hislop. It has won several awards including Newcomer of the Year at the 2007 British Book Awards. The book was also nominated for the Book of the Year award at the same event and of course, is about the island of Spinalonga. During our kayaking trip, we will have the chance to visit the island and make a tour inside the walls which are now working as a museum. Free entrance is not included in the listed price.
As with the other trips that we got, we also do have two options in terms of paddling. The shortest (12 km) is taking place inside Elounda bay while on the 2nd we will circumnavigate the Kolokitha peninsula (20km). In both cases, we will visit Spinalonga unless it is very windy nearby in that case we will adapt the route accordingly. If windy is a great test if you want to join our eastern Crete kayak expedition.
ABOUT SPINALONGA ISLAND
The island was subsequently used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957. It is notable for being one of the last active leper colonies in Europe. The last inhabitant, a priest, left the island in 1962.
This was to maintain the religious tradition of the Greek Orthodox church, in which a buried person has to be commemorated at the following intervals of 40 days; 6 months; 1 year; 3 years; and 5 years, after their death.
Other leper colonies that have survived Spinalonga include Tichilesti in Eastern Romania, Fontilles in Spain, and Talsi in Latvia. As of 2002, few lazarettos remain in Europe.
TRANSPORT
We pick up clients from Heraklion and near Agios Nikolaos. Many times we are able to pick up clients from other locations as well but it needs to be on our way to the starting point. If you need transport and you are not sure get in touch with us. Remember to send us the exact location of your hotel, not just the name. Transport is provided for free.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THE WEATHER IS BAD AND CAN'T VISIT SPINALONGA
If the weather is too windy and we will cancel the trip a full refund will be given. If it is very windy only around Spinalonga (it is very common) we won't reach the island and instead, we will paddle nearby. In that case, if the group requires to visit the island can be arranged with a local boat. The cost of the boat (usually 10-12€) is not included in the listed price.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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- Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Ag. Nikolaos
Address: Akti Olountos, Ag. Nikolaos 720 53 Crete
Notes: See map for the exact meeting point, it is about 10 minutes walking from the centre of Elounda. There is parking space available. We start by 10 am and finish between 3-4pm. If time change for any reason you will be notified by email. We pick up clients from Heraklion and near Agios Nikolaos. Many times we are able to pick up clients from other locations as well but it needs to be on our way to the starting point. If you need transport and you are not sure get in touch with us. Remember to send us the exact location of your hotel, not just the name. Transport is provided for free.