Quick answer: The northern shore of the Mirabello Gulf fits into one easy day: coffee by Lake Voulismeni in Agios Nikolaos, a stop at Elounda and the Poros canal, the short boat to Spinalonga from Plaka, and a fish lunch by the water.
- Start
- Agios Nikolaos
- Driving
- About 35 km in total
- Highlight
- Spinalonga
- Alternative
- Kritsa and Lato inland
Morning
Start at Lake Voulismeni in Agios Nikolaos, then drive 10 km north to Elounda. Stop at Poros to see the canal, the windmills and the sunken remains of Olous.
Spinalonga from Plaka
Continue 5–6 km to Plaka and take the short boat to Spinalonga. Allow about two hours on the island to walk the Venetian walls and the leper-colony streets.
Lunch and afternoon
Eat at one of Plaka's fish tavernas, swim on its pebble beach, and return via Elounda. If you prefer culture to beaches, replace the afternoon with Kritsa's Panagia Kera church and ancient Lato.
Questions before you go
Where is the best place to take the boat to Spinalonga?
Plaka, which has the shortest crossing.
How long should I spend on Spinalonga?
About two hours.
Can I combine Spinalonga and Kritsa in one day?
Yes, if you start early.
