Leon (Greek: Λέων, "lion"), also known colloquially as Nisi ("the island") and during Venetian rule as Rabbit Island, is an islet in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete. On the southeast side of the islet, a small distance away, there is another larger islet called Souda.

Jan 7, 2024 · Leon (Greek: Λέων, "lion"), also known colloquially as Nisi ("the island") and during Venetian rule as Rabbit Island, is an islet in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete.

Explore the history of Souda Island in Crete, featuring a Venetian fortress. Learn more about this historic location and plan your visit today.

Travelling in the deep blue waters of the bay and listening to pleasant music, the boat passes by the islet of Souda, which stands like a guardian at the entrance of the harbour and then by Leon, the small, almost round islet, which is located close to it.

Souda and Leon are two islets in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete. Souda island's location is strategic because it offers the control of the entrance to the anchorage of Souda Bay. So it was fortified by the Venetians.

Leon (Greek: Λέων, "lion"), also known colloquially as Nisi ("the island") and during Venetian rule as Rabbit Island, is an islet in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete. On the southeast side of the islet, a small distance away, there is another larger islet called Souda.

Leon (Greek: Λέων, "lion"), also known colloquially as Nisi ("the island") and during Venetian rule as Rabbit Island, is an islet in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete.

Set out on a captivating boat cruise departing from Souda Port to explore the scenic wonders of Souda Bay, including the Venetian Fortezza, Souda islet, Leon islet, and the iconic stone lighthouse at Cape Drepano.

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Souda (Greek: Σούδα) is an islet in Souda Bay on the northwest coast of Crete. In ancient times this islet was one of two islets that were referred to as Leukai. The second islet is known today as Leon.