Gavdos

Gavdos is the most southerly Greek island, located to the south of its much bigger neighbour, Crete, of which it is administratively a part, in the prefecture of Chania. It is also the most southerly point of Europe.

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Greek island - Crete - Chania - Most southerly point - Europe

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The island is 26 nautical miles south of Hora Sfakion and is 27 sq km in area. There is only a small number of year-round residents and services for tourists are basic. The harbour for irregular ferries is Karave, the island's capital is Kastri.

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Nautical mile - Hora Sfakion - Sq km - Ferries

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