Lazaretta Explained

Lazaretta
Native Name:Λαζαρέττα
Native Name Lang:el
Coordinates:35.5192°N 23.9994°W
Archipelago:Cretan Islands
Country:Greece
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Crete
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Regional unit
Country Admin Divisions 1:Chania
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Municipality
Population:0
Population As Of:2001

Lazaretta (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Λαζαρέττα), also called Lazaretto (and alternatively spelled Lazareto), is an uninhabited island close to the northern coast of Crete in the Aegean Sea. It is located near the city of Chania and administratively, it is within the municipality of Chania, in Chania regional unit. Lazaretta is a popular destination for swimmers on sightseeing boats from Chania harbour.

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