Spetses
An aroma of elegance
Spetses stands out from the very first moment you see it, with its aristocratic aura and timeless elegance.
As you arrive at the harbor, the statue of Laskarina Bouboulina reminds you that this is definitely an island where history was made, proudly preserving its strong maritime tradition to this day.
Grand captains’ mansions, 18th-century estates combining the architectural influence of both East and West, two and three-story houses with cobblestone courtyards and the varied palette of the sea all come together to create a setting unlike any other.
Every walk treats you to a different scene and sensation: Fishing boats bobbing gently in calm waters, the splendour of its buildings overlooking the coast, the unmistakable aroma of the seaside and the gathering of friends, eating, drinking and enjoying each other’s company well into the night. Wherever you find yourself, vibrancy is tempered by grace, a kind of atmosphere only an island can concoct.
The scent of Spetses
always stays with you
From the old Harbour to hidden beaches
History is everywhere. In the Bouboulina Museum, the Hatzigiannis Mexis Mansion, the old shipyards and traditional boatyards, Spetses stands tall in Greece’s maritime tradition.
Away from the grandeur and heady days of history, Zogeria, Agioi Anargyroi, Vrellos, Agia Marina and Xylokeriza introduce you to a quieter mood and walks that hug the coastline. Here pebble beaches merge seamlessly with the pine trees and the crystalline waters never fail to tempt you in for a swim.
When the sun sets, the Old Harbour becomes the meeting point. Candles on tables, music, wine, cocktails and conversations that nobody wants to end.
From the Armata festival to sporting events and the quieter seasons of spring and autumn, Spetses always finds a way to bring you back. Not with fuss or fanfare. With style.
"From the Venetian ‘Isola di Spezzie,’ Spetses kept its name as a reminder of the aromas
and herbs that once perfumed the island.”"
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