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.