It is the southernmost Greek and European end, with approximately 150 permanent residents, while during the summer holidays it reaches even 3500 people.
The ports of Crete serving for the passage to Gavdos are Sougia, Paleochora and Sfakia.
On the island there are the beaches of Sarakiniko, Ai Giannis, Potamos, Trypiti, Lakoudi, Lavrakas, Pyrgos, Korfos, each unique for its beauty, while there is no lack of attractions, such as the lighthouse, the Venetian castle, the Folklore Museum, the carved tombs in Lavrakas and the chair of Gavdos.
Those who decide to travel to Gavdos for their summer holidays will have a complete and pleasant stay, since it consists of rooms for rent and traditional tavernas, where you can try authentic Cretan cuisine and local raki while gazing at the view of the Libyan sea.
