Spetses Hotels

Spetses Hotels

Reserve one of Spetses hotels and explore one of the most beautiful islands of the Argo Saronic Sea. Specifically, Spetses is today one of the favourite islands of both Greek and foreign tourists, maintaining its cosmopolitan style with visits from V.I.P.s. from all over the world. In the search engine of our website you will find more than 15 Spetses hotels that vary from cheap Spetses hotels to luxurious Spetses rooms with superb rviews and quality services.

Best Beaches Spetses

Spetses Beaches

The beaches on Spetses range from large pebbles at Kaiki Beach on the northern side of the island to the golden sands of Paraskevi Beach on the south coast. While visiting the beaches of Spetses apart from swimming and fishing you have the possibility to do many water sports and activities. The most famous beach is Aghia Paraskevi, located in a small bay on the western side of Spetses. Aghia Marina is another popular beach at the southeastern side of the island full of trees and amazing waters. You should also visit the beach of Anargiriou Scholis, Ksilokeriza and Aghioi Anargiroi, which is located in a green bay, on the western side. Other popular beaches include the beach of Kamares, which is ideal for families, the quiet beach of Vrellos and the amazing beaches of Kounoupitsa, Aghios Mamas and Aghios Nikolaos.

Lifestyle Spetses

Spetses is ideal for peaceful and at the same time active vacations. There are many cafeterias, bars, clubs, restaurants and tavernas on the island where visitors can enjoy a tasty selection of meals or a refreshing drink. Some of the local specialties you will find in Spetses including stewed cock, fish ala spetsiota and the famous amygdalota. The historical square of the city, the impressive neoclassical mansions and the traditional harbor give Spetses a unique beauty. Spetses has maintained its traditional appearance infusing a unique character to its architecture and lifestyle. The harbor of the island is called "Dapia", and in the historic square, you will find the canons from the 1821 revolution. For visitors to Spetses, there is a wide selection of various accommodations available on the island including Spetses hotels, rooms, apartments and studios to let. Spetses is an island that ensures peacefulness and tranquility, mainly due to the prohibition of cars. Only two-wheeled and traditional carriages are permitted on the island. Should you are planning to visit Spetses in September; you will be able to enjoy a great selection of cultural events that take place each year. The largest event is the representation of the naval battle. You shoudl always book your Spetses hotel quite in advance in order to ensure availability.

Sightseeing

Spetses offers a unique variety of sights as it is an island with rich history and strong culture. At the charming "Posidonio Square" you can see the statue of "Bouboulina", a famous revolutionary woman that inspired many Greeks during the Greek revolution of 1821 against the Turks. Moreover, do not forget to visit the house of Bouboulina that has been transformed to a folklore museum and the house of Botsaris, another hero of the 1821 Revolution. Other great sights include the Anargirios-Korgialenios Schooland and the famous cave of Bekiri’s that offers a unique show with stalagmites and stalactites. The monastery of Agion Padon built on the southwestern side of the town is another interesting sight that is built in 1800 and preserves the mystic atmosphere of its past. Last but not least, the Palio Limani (Old Harbor) with its Cathedral and the famous Faros (lighthouse) of Spetses comprise historic monuments that you cannot miss.

Transportation

Spetses is very close to Athens and can be easily reached from different destinations. You can even reach it by car, as it is only two hours drive from Athens via the port of Kostas. From there you can take the sea-taxi, which operates on a 24-hour basis (Approx 10 minutes). Of course, there are daily itineraries by boat, catamaran or Flying Dolphin from Piraeus. What you should know is that cars are prohibited in Spetses. However, the island is relatively small and you may explore it on foot or by bike. Moreover, do not miss the traditional carriages with their beautiful horses that take you to the old port and other central sights. Other kinds of vehicles including motorbikes are subjected to special regulations of Spetses Municipality. For more information you may ask your hotel in Spetses or a tourist information agent. Spetses has also very frequent boat and flying dolphin connections with the other Saronic Gulf islands of Aegina, Methana, Hydra and Poros.