Spetses

Greek: Σπέτσες | Pronounced: `spet͡s̪es
  • Spetses
  • Spetses
  • Spetses
  • Spetses
  • Spetses

Overview of Spetses

Cosmopolitan, historic and elegant Spetses lies at the southeast of the Argosaronic Gulf. It was named by the Venetians “isola di spezzie”, aka the “island of scents”. Its history, however, is much more exciting than that. Spetses is one of the Greek islands that played a major role to the Greek Revolution of 1821. Moreover, Spetses was the birthplace of famous heroine Laskarina Bouboulina, whose former house is now a private museum and statue stands proudly at the port.

Spetses also prospered as a shipbuilding and naval trade center. Canons, neoclassical buildings, old houses and captain mansions remind the glorious past, together with the numerous romantic horse carriages of the island. Cars are not allowed in Spetses, therefore transportation is carried out by buses, bicycles, scooters and mopeds. The most developed part of the island is its town, Dapia, with the port, the Hotel Posidonion –an architectural gem at the waterfront-, the cobbled streets and the busy square Platia Rologiou, among others.

Meanwhile, the nearby Old Harbor (combining yachts, restaurants and nightlife) and the village Kounoupitsa (a colorful place of another era) are the main, picturesque island attractions. Spetses is covered in pines that reach up to its lovely seashores. Accommodation amenities are more than satisfactory and the island’s gastronomy is superb. It is considered to be a rather expensive island, but generally it corresponds to the “value for money” criteria. Spetses is a very popular destination for many types of visitors – and a favorite “escape” for Athenians, as it’s merely two hours by boat from Piraeus. Its special character, derived by the irresistible blend of present and past, makes Spetses simply unforgettable.

Find more information on Spetses at the official website for Greek Tourism VisitGreece.gr

Find more reviews and ratings for Spetses at tripadvisor

Beaches Food Things to see & do

Agii Anargiri

: Large and popular beach, with sand, pebbles and water sports facilities. Its north end leads to Bekiris cave (former refugee of the Greek revolutionists), where you can also swim in.
9.0

Vrellos

: Beautiful sandy and pebbly beach, surrounded by a pine forest. It has a lively beach bar and it’s bustling with people.
9.0

Xylokeriza

: Sand, pebbles and lots of pines can be found in this small and quiet beach, ideal to relax.
8.0

Agia Marina

: A usually crowded beach with sand, pebbles, nice waters and all kinds of facilities, located near the island’s town.
8.0

Zogeria

: Sandy beach, with pines all around, provides a calm atmosphere. There is a restaurant nearby.
7.0

Liotrivi Restaurant

: Old Harbor, Greek cuisine
9.0

Bouboulina Restaurant

: Dapia Port, Sea food
9.0

La Scala

: Old Harbor, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine
8.0

Patralis Fish Tavern

: Kounoupitsa, Greek cuisine and sea food
8.0

To Nero Tis Agapis

: Kounoupitsa, Greek cuisine and sea food,
7.0

More trademark spots in Spetses’ town

: The House of Hatzigiannis Mexis (aka the Spetses Museum, with important relics of the Greek Revolution), the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos (the revolutionists raised for the first time the Greek flag at its belfry) and the Mansion of Sotirios Anargiros, the island’s greatest benefactor.
9.0

In September, don’t miss the celebration of “Armata”

: One of the most famous feasts among the Greek islands, it’s the phantasmagoric reenactment of an important naval battle against the Turks, with splendid fireworks and art events.
9.0

Taste local food

: Try the well-known local almond toffees and the traditional fish dish called “spetsiota”.
8.0

Watch a movie at an air cinema

: Two open air cinemas guarantee to satisfy your summer cinephile mood in Spetses.
7.0

Map of Spetses

Reviews of Spetses

No text reviews of Spetses exist. You can be the first one to review Spetses.