Location: Spetses
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Spetses (Modern Greek: Σπέτσες, Katharevousa: Σπέτσαι, Spetsai, Ancient: Πιτυούσσα, "Pityoussa") is an affluent island and a municipality in the Islands regional unit, Attica, Greece. It is sometimes included as one of the Saronic Islands. Until 1948, it was part of the old prefecture of Argolidocorinthia, which is now split into Argolis and Corinthia. In ancient times, it was known as Pityoussa, and later as Petses.
Restaurants in Spetses
1. Bouboulina's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Bouboulina’s Museum is family-owned and since opening in 1991 has been visited by over 500,000 people, who have been moved by the fascinating story of this heroine of the Greek War of Independence. We offer tours to independent travelers and we can also accept (with prior confirmation) groups of up to 100, at a time suitable to the requirements of the group itinerary. In our beautiful garden area, visitors read a brief history of Bouboulina’s life (available in 18 languages **) before entering the Mansion itself where the tour inside is then conducted in English: we are flexible regarding on the spot translating by your group leader into another language.In the grounds of the Mansion there is a three-hundred square metre pebble-mosaic courtyard, with olive trees and abundant flowers and shrubs, where we hold our Cultural Festival each summer with events such as opera, theatre, dance, children's theatres, modern song, piano and violin. Entrance to the Festival is free - any donations are used for various causes on the island.** Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
Reviewed By Dorothy s - Leeds, United Kingdom
Very good guide, in Greek though! For English, given a sheet with the information. luckily I understood most of the Greek. Interesting and informative tour round the 3 or 4 rooms of Bouboulina's house.
2. Ayia Paraskevi Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Fanis M - Athens, Greece
One of the best Beaches in Spetses. However there is no restaurant there not any proper lunch/snack facilities, only a small cantina which offers coffee (only instant!!), water, colas and 1 type of Sandwich. So be prepared!
Also, it is quite far (about 30' by bus) and if you choose to go by taxi is quite expensive: 30 Euro for car taxi and 75 Euro (!!!) for water taxi.
3. Bekiri Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By SouthAfricaConcerned - South Africa
it is a bit of a climb over rocks in the heat to access the hole to descend into the darkness. Once you descend you cannot see until our eyes acclimatize. Fortunately i was with informed people who had torches, flippers and masks. You can try and climb back the way you came once you have swum out the cave and climbed on the rocks. I chose to swim back to shore which was quite a distance for an unfit person. It is worth a visit to the cave as it is like an indoor beach. The difficulty was swimming back and as I am unfit i had to stop frequently and there are sea urchins so it was rather difficult to hold onto the rocks. I am glad I did it although had you explained to me all that was required I think i may have backed off
4. Bouboulina's Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 135Eleni - Adelaide, Australia
Sailed into Spetses harbour and one cannot miss the imposing statue of Laskarinna Bouboulina - whose name has gone down in Greek history - a hero of revolution actively taking part in Greece gaining freedom from ottoman rule.
Bouboulina took command of husband's fleet when he died and joined the revolutionary underground organisation. Among the many battles she fought - was in the Argolic Gulf. In her honor on 8th Sept each year a re-enactment is held in Spetses harbour.....I think it would be a great day to visit.
Next time for me....as there will no doubt be a real party atmosphere - and Greeks do know how to party.
Island has a very rich naval tradition and much shipping wealth.
Lovely harbour restaurants, shopping, sun drenched villas, museums and great hospitable welcoming locals.
Can get to visit as day trip from athens
5. Spetses Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Rog D - Heraklion
Being my first greek island, this one ticked all the right boxes, lots of history and not so far from Hydra, which is totally different of course!, then around the corner to Poros, which is totally different again , don't miss Epidauros, or Nafplion, or ancient Assini, or take a boat to Monemvsaia ,if you can.
6. Nord Ceramics Art & Design
Hi, we are nord , an art gallery on the Greek island Spetses, showcasing a selection of paintings, ceramics and decorative art from the best emerging Greek artists. The gallery is open seasonal from April to November every year. The rest of the time you can view & purchase featured artwork through our website. Giorgos & Stella
