Your Guide to Spetses
What to See and Do

Spetses’ Pretty Beaches in the Argo-Saronic Gulf

Spetses: Saronic Island of History, Glamour, and Tradition
Food and Drinks

Discovering Cosmopolitan Spetses’ Delectable Island Cuisine

Sipping Serenity in the Argosaronic: Spetses’ Best Cafe-Bars
Where to Stay and Nightlife

Accommodations for All on Captivating Spetses Island

Savoring Spetses: A Soiree of Seaside Splendor
Useful Information

Useful Telephone Numbers – Spetses

Getting There and Around- Spetses

For such a small island, Spetses certainly packs a punch. With a tradition of shipbuilding, Spetsiots have always looked to the sea and the island is best explored by boat, Alternatively, the interior is crisscrossed by plenty of trails that lead to the top of the island and zigzag down to the island beaches. Likewise, there are mountain bike routes that reach Profitis Elias, the highest point, while the asphalt coastal road is a fine way to explore the beautiful island landscape.

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Spetsathlon

Greece’s largest multi-sport event, the Spetsathlon takes place every May. A mix of swimming, cycling and running races are held around the island shores attracting competitors from all over the world. Likewise, in Autumn the Spetses mini-marathon has grown to be a must on the calendar for participants who enjoy the seaside route that circumnavigates the island.

Spetses Tweed Run

Your eyes are not deceiving you as you watch a penny farthing ride past the statue of Bouboulina. A weekend in spring sees Spetses go retro as visitors dress in vintage costume and hop on classic bicycles for a fun festival of all things yesteryear. The special event, run by the Poseidonion Grand Hotel and the Hellenic Bicycle Museum, is a whimsical journey back in time with elegant Spetses as its beautiful backdrop.

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Outdoor Cinema

One of the most handsome of the open air cinemas in the Greek islands, the Titania was built in the 1960’s, and it is a wonderfully nostalgic way to spend a balmy summer evening. With the scent of jasmine in the air and under the light of the stars, there are two screenings every night for cinephiles.

Spetses Classic Regatta

A unique event sees a flotilla of classic yachts and traditional boats gather in the Argo Saronic Gulf for a series of races across the Kosta straits. Held in June, the regatta attracts vessels from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to enjoy four days of sun, sea and sailing.

Spetses Fishing Trips

With a strong maritime heritage, the waters that surround Spetses are ideal for spending a day at sea. Join boat captains at fishing spots known only to locals in search of the freshest catch. At the end of the day, enjoy cooking your seafood Spetses-style as the sun sets over the blue-green Aegean.

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