Gavdos island

Gavdos island is the southernmost border of Greece and Europe, at a distance of 36 nautical miles from Paleochora. The trip by boat is 3-4 hours. The first inhabitants of Gavdos Island are dated from the Neolithic period. Gavdos was for centuries a pirates’ lair, and a land of exile later on. Today, the island’s history continues peacefully, counting 50-60 residents.

The island’s landscape is a unique one. The wild flora, the cedars, the pine trees and the cypresses combined with the marvelous beaches of Gavdos, and its remoteness have created an indisputable “paradise on earth”, attracting nature-lovers from all over the world