Spetses is one of the beautiful islands of Greece. Let's find out what it offers to tourists.
Spetses is an island in Greece that is part of the Saronic Gulf Islands. In the area it is one of the furthest from Athens, about 65 km from the port of Piraeus. It is a very island characteristic and folkloric, so much so that it is possible to visit it using horse-drawn carriages. Despite its small size, it is an island equipped with both hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, It is well organized for activities to be carried out in the water. Spetses is still very attached to her. traditions in fact many occur cultural festivals, like in Augustanargiriaand theatrical performances in the ancient theater of Epidaurus. If you love walking and nature, you can organize fantastic excursions to the nearby islands or walk around the island admiring the architecture of the typical white houses or the splendid Venetian-style buildings.
On the island you can also visit numerous traditional churches and monasteries. In the capital there is the cathedral Orthodox Church of Agios Nikolaos, with its marble bell tower, mosaic floors and, inside, the iconographic images of Saint Nicholas. In addition to the cathedral, there are also other minor churches worth mentioning, such as the Church of Agia Marina, the Byzantine Church of Agia Triada or the Church of Panagia Armata. In addition to the religious sites there are several museums, such as the Spetses Museum, where many historical objects from the island are preserved, or the Bouboulina Museum dedicated to the local heroine Laskarina Bouboulina.
Spetses also offers a wide selection of beaches, those in the northern part, such as Kaiki beach, are characterized by having pebbles, while the southern coasts are sandy, such as the beautiful Paraskevi beach. One of the most beautiful and popular beaches is Agia Paraskevi, with its beautiful coast of fine sand and a beautiful pine forest. If you are looking for fun, around the capital there are several beaches such as Lazareto, Zogheria and Vrelos, where numerous events and water activities, such as diving, are organized.
The island of Spetses does not have an airport so the only way to get there is by sea. There are numerous connections from the port of Athens to the island, with the catamaran the trip takes about 2 or 3 hours, while traditional ferries take approximately twice as long. Once you arrive on the island, due to its small size, it is not necessary to have large means of transportation, you can take advantage of the bus service or rent a scooter to freely visit this gem.
