Grandes (Greek: Γκράντες) is a group of three small islands off the east coast of Crete. Administratively it comes within the Itanos municipality in Lasithi. Grandes can be seen from the Minoan site of Roussolakkos near Palekastro as can the island of Elasa.
Cretan islands | |||||
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Chania regional unit |
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Rethymno regional unit |
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Heraklion regional unit |
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Lasithi regional unit |
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Greek islands:
Aegean Islands, Saronic Islands, Crete, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Euboea, North Aegean Islands, Sporades, Ionian Islands, Echinades |
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Native name: Γκράντες | |
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![]() Minoan site of Roussolakkos near Paleokastro. The islands of Elasa (left) and Grandes (right) in the distance. | |
![]() ![]() Grandes | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 35.206°N 26.298°E / 35.206; 26.298 |
Archipelago | Cretan Islands |
Total islands | 3 |
Area | 0.302 km2 (0.117 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Greece | |
Region | Crete |
Regional unit | Lasithi |