Gavdos Island the southern most border of Greece and Europe, is opposite of Sfakia, in the middle of the Libyan Sea. It has up to 40 inhabitants and is the favorite holiday destination for quiet and free camping lovers.

On the north west of the island are the remains of a roman era city succeeded by a Byzantine town, seat of a bishop and by 8,000 inhabited. Only 3 of the five old villages are inhabited, while there are two new settlements, Karave, in the harbor, and Sarakiniko. The island's two bays, Sarakiniko and Sarakinou, remind of the pirates' times.

The main town is Kastri and one of the best beaches is Sarakinos, a sandy cove. Others are Korfos, Agios Ioannis, Potamos, Lavraka and Tripiti. The nature's landscapes are the best sights.

The temperature may reach over 40 degrees Celsius in the summer and the barren island provides little protection from the sun.