Tourists visiting the island of Spinalonga ( also known as Kalydon ) in North Eastern Crete. The island was used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957

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Tourists visiting the island of Spinalonga ( also known as Kalydon ) in North Eastern Crete. The island was used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957; notable for being one of the last active leper colonies in Europe. The island is now a poular tourist attraction reached by boat from Plaka and Elounda

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Location: Greece
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