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🏝️ Gavdos: The southernmost point of Europe
Remote Greek island marking Europe's southern boundary


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 9 Apr 2026 at 15:21
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Southernmost island of Greece and Europe
  • Coordinates: 34.80Β°N, 24.12Β°E in the Libyan Sea
  • Summer temperature: 27–40 Β°C (81–104 Β°F)
  • Winter temperature: 13 Β°C (55 Β°F) average in January

Gavdos is a remote Greek island in the southeastern Mediterranean that holds the distinction of being the southernmost point of Europe. Located at 34.80Β°N latitude in the Libyan Sea south of Crete, the island serves as a geographic reference point marking the southern boundary of the European continent. As of 2026, Gavdos remains sparsely inhabited and accessible primarily by boat from Crete, functioning more as a geographical landmark than a developed tourist destination ...

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