The cosmopolitan island of Spetses, with its long maritime tradition and its special architectural character, belong to the Saronic Gulf complex. Due to the near distance from Athens, Spetses is ideal for short breaks from the stress of the city. However, this does not mean that Spetses is only a destination appropriate for a small period of time but also for multi-day vacations.

The aristocratic city of Spetses unfolds in the eastern part of the island. Wonderful neoclassical mansions, houses and streets paved with mosaics of colored pebbles make up the backdrop of this romantic town. The heart of the city beats in the famous Ntapia, which is the point where the ship arrives. There, as evidenced by the cannons you see around, used to be the emplacement of Spetses. Around Ntapia, there are numerous shops and cafés. Major attractions are the Town Hall, the neoclassical mansion of Sotirios Anargiros; a Spetses benefactor, Laskarina Boumpoulina’s; a Greek woman warrior; home which houses the homonymous museum, Chatzigiannis Mexis mansion, which today houses the Museum of Spetses, the Poseidon square with the statue of Laskarina Boumpoulina and the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas with the ornate bell tower and the monument of those fallen in the field of war.

A beautiful walk, which is worth doing, is the walk to the old town, Kastelli. In the past, this settlement was surrounded by walls and at the top of the hill the citadel was dominating. Today, at this point, the church of Agios Vasilios stands.

Spetses landmark is the old port, with shipyards, which unfolds in a setting reminiscent of old Greek films! There, you will find stylishly café/bars, snack bars and taverns, as well as luxury restaurants. To reach the old harbor, you have to follow a beautiful route along Spetses coastline. It is worth taking one of the coaches of the island to do this beautiful coastal route. The experience will be unforgettable! And when it is time for the sun to set and the harbor is dressed with the purple color, then, you'll understand why this part is considered to be as one of the most romantic "corners" of the Saronic Gulf...

During your stay on the island, it is worth climbing the hill of Prophet Elias, the highest peak of Spetses, where there is the homonymous chapel. From this point, you will have the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of Costa and the mountains of the Peloponnese, as well as of the Argolis Gulf.

If you find yourself in Spetses in September, you will have the opportunity to attend the spectacular festival of Armata, in which a representation of the battle and the burning effigy of the Turkish flagship is made. The celebration ends with thousands of fireworks that light up the sky of Spetses. The whole experience is mind blowing!

The beautiful pine areas, the old mansions, the picturesque dockyards, the flower filled courtyards and the cobbled streets make up a place so romantic and so deeply erotic, justifying the reasons why Spetses is among the list of top travel destinations!