- published: 14 Nov 2013
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Gramvousa also Grampousa (Greek: Γραμβούσα or Γραμπούσα, further names include Akra, Cavo Buso, Cavo Bouza, Garabusa and Grabusa) refers to two small uninhabited islands off the coast of north-western Crete in the regional unit of Chania. They are administered from the municipality of Kissamos.
Imeri Gramvousa (Greek: Ήμερη Γραμβούσα), which translates to Tame Gramvousa, hosts the remains of a Venetian fort and the remains of buildings left behind by Cretan insurgents, who were compelled to live as pirates during the Greek War of Independence. Today, Imeri Gramvousa is a popular tourist attraction.
Agria Gramvousa (Greek: Άγρια Γραμβούσα), which translates to Wild Gramvousa, is much less hospitable and is located due north of Imeri Gramvousa.
The fort at Imeri Gramvousa was built between 1579 and 1584 during Venetian rule over Crete to defend the island from the Ottoman Turks. The fort remained in Venetian hands throughout the prolonged Cretan War, and in the treaty of 16 September 1669, which surrendered Crete to the Ottomans, Gramvousa, along with the fortresses of Souda and Spinalonga, was retained by Venice. These three forts defended Venetian trade routes and were also strategic bases in the event of a new Ottoman–Venetian war for Crete.
I can hear waves
With my dorsum and thumb
Now you see for me
One day you'll may just need one
We're both just becoming so erratic,
I.. I, think it's because.. we're alone.
It's the perfect time to try again
As we slip inside our winter skin
A sweet incline to a beating heart
Is all that there ever is..
We cry in waves,
Like crimewaves,
Crime waits..
Spray my grafitti
From my vintage gallant tongue
Now you see through me
Until, the getting is all done..today
We, all, save some forgiveness just for the castaways
I think it's because we're alone
It's the perfect time to try again
As we slip inside our winter skin
A sweet incline to a beating heart
Is all that there ever is..
We cry in waves,
Like crimewaves,
Crime waits..
What you need
What you need
What you know me by
What you know me by
That's the way
(That you know me by)
That's the way
You will know me by