Spinalonga

Spinalonga: The Cretan Island of Resilience, Tragedy, and the Unbreakable Human Spirit

Deep in the heart of the Mediterranean, just off the rugged coast of Crete, lies the island of Spinalonga (original name Kalydon), a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity. This narrative ventures deep into the storied past of Spinalonga, tracing its evolution from a Venetian stronghold to an Ottoman community and, finally, to a…