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The islet Lazaretta is located opposite Nea Chora and in the 17th century was used by the Venetians as the leprosarium island of Chania, like most islets in the cities of Crete. Its name is taken after Lazarus, the patron saint of lepers by the Roman Catholic Church.
Graves have been identified, apparently of patients, while we still discern the foundations of buildings demolished by the Turks in 1645 to place a large cannon to aid in their attack of Chania’s stronghold at the mouth of the harbour. In some places, you will see metal fragments from bombs that fell during the military exercises of the Germans during the Second World War.
The island hosts a shrine of Saint Nicholas built by a local in 1954. This man suffered sunstroke on the island but managed to swim to Nea Chora and save his life. On the island, there is a small sandy beach ideal for snorkelling currently visited by the local diving schools and sea excursion boats. In the 1950s long distance, competitive swimmers used Lazaretta as a start point when racing – Chania inner harbour was the finish line.
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Lazaretta islet is a small island located off the coast of the city of Thessaloniki in Greece.
You can reach Lazaretta islet by taking a boat from the port of Thessaloniki. The boat ride takes approximately 20 minutes.
Lazaretta islet is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. You can also explore the island’s rocky terrain and enjoy the scenic views.
No, there is no accommodation on Lazaretta islet. It is a day trip destination only.
No, there are no restaurants or cafes on Lazaretta islet. It is recommended to bring your own food and drinks.
Yes, Lazaretta islet is suitable for families with children. The shallow waters and calm waves make it a safe place for kids to swim.
No, there is no entrance fee to visit Lazaretta islet. However, you will need to pay for the boat ride to get there.
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The beach has sand and rocks in places.
The beach water depth is shallow.
The beach sea surface is usually calm.
No, there are no crowds at the beach.
There are no facilities available at the beach.
The beach can be accessed by boat.
No, there is no other information available about the beach.
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