Visit the beautiful Greek island of Spetses

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Visit the beautiful Greek island of Spetses
Spetses posseses an region of 25 sq km, and a coastline of about 27 km. Spetses has two main harbours; the modern being Dapia (meaning 'fortress') which is located in the centre of Spetses Town (the island's capital) and also the older, Palio Limani, located close by in the fishing town of Analipsi.

The populace of the island is between 3500 and 4000. The greater part of Spetses is protected by a thick wood forest, which is part of the island's wonderful charm, and is considered a safeguarded setting. There's just one single settlement, Spetses Town, which stretches across the coast facing the Argolida Peninsula.The remainder of the island is virtually not inhabited.

Spetses Town presently has its share of bars and fast food spots, but there's also Paleo Limani (Old Harbor), that is a little more traditional: 18th-century Italian-style mansions (archontika) that are now the property or home of wealthy Athenian families who return to the island each and every summer are what dominates there.

Spetses is accessible by boat or Flying Dolphin from the port of Piraeus or from the lovely nearby islands of Hydra, Aegina and Poros..

It is well known for its wonderful picturesque towns, as well as a rich naval background and the important role it took part in the Greek War of Independence. It is additionally the birthplace of the famous female war hero Bouboulina, whose residence is now a museum.

Visitors have the chance to re-live those heroic times, enclosed by amazing historic sites that are managed with love and care.

Spetses town (aka Kastelli) is found along the harbor and inland in a lazy fashion, with most of its neoclassical mansions partly covered from jealous eyes by high walls and plants. Much of the town's street life arises on the main square, the Dapia, the name also presented to the harbor where the ferry boats and hydrofoils now arrive. The enormous bulk of the 19th-century Poseidon Hotel characterizes the west end of the harbor.

Spetses is an exclusive Greek island, only a couple of hours away from Athens, has been elected the favorite summer house location by the Athenian elite. Cars aren't allowed on Spetses, and have been substituted by horse-drawn carriages and registered taxis.

The mainland is a ten-minute water-taxi ride away. This implies that it is simple to visit the ancient theatre of Epidavros, the old capital of Greece and even Mycenae (one hour's drive away). Last however, not least, 30 minutes away by fast hovercraft is the beautiful and cosmopolitan island of Hydra. Smaller tourist boats sail from the island of Spetses to the village of Kosta on the mainland, and you'll discover an excellent beachfront.