The beautiful Dapia, the mansions which has embodied the history of centuries, the fillets with pebbles alleys, the old port, the traditional karnagia, monippa amaxakia, but also an unlikely peace - the absence of car-are only some of the reasons why Spétses have become a favorite destination for residents of the capital and beyond.
In just two hours from Piraeus (flying) or with alternative car to Costa in the Peloponnese, to spend the face with water taxi or by ferry boat, we're in ... Pityousa (from "pine-clad", a name that kept up to the Byzantine era). We recommend the transfer of flying as more relaxed and easy.
The Spetses, however, appropriate and escape with your boat (or speedboat sailing), which can be "berth" (... space permitting) in the Old Port or Dapia.
The statue of Bouboulinas on the right side of the harbour is a first indication of the history surrounding the island. In the square of Ntapias, which was the former pyrovoleio of the island, there are canons until today.
The mansions maintain a separate architecture, and walk the alleys will lead you to ... shopping spree (especially the ladies who will have the opportunity to discover unique shops).
The choices for entertainment are several (mainly the old - a wooden-port). Beautiful restaurants and taverns to carry gourmet dining, with the wave to skaei literally at your feet, while the continuity you have to choose between more quiet bars for Enjoy your drink, or "xesalosete" under the sounds of Greek or foreign music.
Your transfer to the island probably will bear in mind something from ancient Greek film: Since there are no cars, you have to choose between cycling, monippou amaxiou, marine taxi or one of the few buses in circulation in case you want to go at a beach.
Regarding the latter, there for all tastes, with sand and pebbles. We appreciate, however, that is one of the few things that have Spetses lagging behind (in a sense), since there are those who will charaktirizame as "excellent".
Do not leave without obtain its own terms for marzipans, spoon sweets and of course the "fish ala spetsiota".
It is worthwhile to see in early September each course and provided that you have some time before provision for accommodation, "naval battle of Armatas" (representation of nafmachias of Spetses made in 1822), where the burning of the boat is indisputably an impressive sight.
If you feel that you have found the love of your life, then you might want to do and a trip to the cave Bakiri. Legend says that if you drink water from a source inside the cave, then erotas you will live forever!
What to see
The Museum of Spetses, which is housed in the mansion of Mexi Hadjiyiannis, one of the first rulers of the island in years of struggle of our National Independence. The exhibits of the Museum of Spetses representing more than 4,000 years of cultural history of the island and cover all forms of expression of art.
The Flag of the Revolution, the bones of Laskarinas Bouboulinas, weapons and portraits of Spetsioton nafmachon, watercolor and oil paintings of ships and the Struggle stolisma, the akroprora including those relics to the contribution of Spetses in Ethnegersia of 1821.
Of particular interest is the Museum presents Bouboulinas, which is housed in the mansion of the heroine, while excellent is the Kapodistriaki Housing Spetses, where the possibility exists for conferences.
Also worth visiting the church of Agia Triada with carved iconostasis, but also aniforisete to the Prophet Elias, the highest peak of the island.
In addition, recent years have created rooms in the island-art sites, who host, especially during the summer months and anoixiatikous, art exhibitions. Such areas are the gallery "Akroproro" in "Old Port", the gallery "Astrolabe" complex "Islands" and the Municipal Chamber "K. Antoniadou ".
Where to stay
For your stay, we suggest the following:
* Zoe's Club, in the center of Spetses, five minutes walk from Dapia. For your stay estimate that prices start from 125 per double. Telephone 22980-74447-8.
* Economou Mansion, ten minutes walk from the town centre. The stay here costs by approximately 175 per double. Telephone 22980-73400-1.
* Traditional houses "Islands", designed and built with the unique architecture of graphics Spetses. The stay will cost you from about 155 per double. Telephone 229080-75000-10.
How to get there
By speedboat from the port of Piraeus or Zeas will arrive on the island of Spetses in about 2 hours. Schedules are made throughout the year, while prices start at 25.50 euros for a simple transition. For information and reservations, contact the Hellas Flying Dolphins, the phone 210 4199000 and the Euroseas on the phone 210 4132105.
Alternatively, you can go by road to Costa in the Peloponnese, following the path of Epidaurus and passing from Kranidi and Porto Heli. From Costa made four daily routes to ferry boat to Spetses, on 8.00 at 10.30, at 13.20 and 17.00. For more information, contact the Port Authority of Spetses, in telephone 22980 72245.
