The lovely route begins south-east of the village of Zakros , passes through the gorge and ends up next to the Minoan palace at Kato Zakros.
The Zakros Gorge or Gorge of the Deads, is one of the most beautiful in Crete, with archaeological, geophysical and ecotourism interest.
The island was subsequently used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957
The island of Spinalonga officially known as Kalydon , is located in the Gulf of Elounda in north-eastern Crete, in Lasithi.
Vai beach is sandy with golden fine sand and pebbles at its northern edge.
Blue, clear and crystal clear waters, white sand and verdant slopes are the features of this coastline.

