At the north side of Mirabello, is located the Spinalonga, which is know as the island of lepers.

The ancient name of the island was Kalidon until the age of the possession of Venice who gave the todays name and because of the its potition from the ancient years was fortified for the protection of the town “Olous”.

An island with a great history while has passed from Arab possetions, also as been as Venice fortune, possessed at the Turkish rule and as leper colony at the 19th sentury.

The last decates the Island of Lepers has a few thousands visits  while also has a few restorations on the buildings.