The southern most island of Greece. It is also known by the name of Isola Di Gozzi Di Candia. On its north shore, a headless statue of a woman, of Parrian marble has been found, an excellent kind of Grecian art that you can also see in the British Museum! The stunning shores and forests of pine and cedar trees compose a unique landscape. It has been inhabited since the Neolithic era and tradition equates it with Homeric Oyiyia, the island of Kalypso who held Ulysses prisoner for six years. During the classical period, it came under Ghortyn domination, but was self administered to some extent. In the “Acts of Apostles” it is mentioned as the island Clavdi. During Venetian domination, it was a refuge for pirates. You can tour the island on foot. On the bay of Lavraka there are many graves carved in rock and on the hill of St John there are foundations of ancient buildings. Its settlements and villages are:  Kastri, Batsiana, Metohi, Karave (it’s small port). Its spectacular beaches and bays:  St John, Korfos, Sarakininko and many smaller beaches that can be discovered by either walking or kayaking.
Gavdos is an ideal place for swimming, walking, free camping, fishing, fooling around and mountain biking. Have a nice stay!
From June to mid-October the boats leave almost daily from Sfakia and Paleochora (it is prudent to check with the coastguard before starting). In the winter there are fewer boats scheduled and only from Paleochora, weather permitting of course.