Gavdos
Island in the Libyan Sea south of
Crete (20 miles)
Main town/village: Gavdos
Longitude: 24
o 04' 12"
Latitude: 34
o 50' 31"
ca. 50 inhabitants
The tiny island is the southermost point of Europe.
There are issues between Greek shipowners who want to build a container harbour there, and "Greens" who want to protect the island's unique flora and fauna.
Accessible - if the weather allows ist - by excursion boats from
Crete (Chora Sfakion).
