I read a book called ‘The Island’ by Victoria Hislop and I became fascinated by the image of Spinalonga. My friend and I visited the island in April this year. It was everything I had hoped it would be.
If you want to read a true story of people on Sinalonga, read a book called ‘Yannis’ by Beryl Darby. It’s the true story of Yannis, his life on the island , and the works he did there. You won’t be able to put it down. It’s a long book, but well worth the read. I loved it;

I read ‘The Island ‘ by Victoria Hislop and Spinalonga really affected me, so my friend and I went there in April this year. It’s an exciting place to visit, because you know what the lepers did there.

If you really want a true story of the real people of Spinalonga, read a book by Beryl Darby, called Yannis. The book tells the true story of Yannis, and his life on the island. You won’t be able to put it down. I have just finished reading it, —a long book , but well worth reading. It’s a story based on actual events. Now I want to go again.

Glad you enjoyed your visit Ian, it’s definitely a place worth visiting. This floating fortress might even be the second most visited archaeological site in Crete after Knossos! Not to mention the beautiful clear waters that surround it…