Spetses
From Tolo harbour, daily cruises to the Argosaronic Islands and Monemvasia.
Spetses has 4,000 inhabitants, who are mostly engaged in tourism and shipping, although a few of them are still fishermen. The island has preserved its individual character with many well-preserved mansions. The main place on the island today is Dapia, a tourist and commercial centre with an exceptional view of the harbour. The Old Harbour (Palio Limani) has also kept its picturesque character. The only vehicles travelling the roads of the island are carriages, bicycles and low-powered motorbikes, but there are also a number of water taxis.
- BEACHES -
ZOGERIA
With pine forests stretching down to the beach, the locals consider this the most beautiful beach on the island. The colour of the water is exceptional, and the view unique because if the weather is right, you can see all the way to Nafplion. Access is by boat or private vehicle.
XYLOKERIZA
This bay is 8 km from Dapia, on the south-east of the island. It is possible to drive here via a dirt-road, but access is usually via the regular boats. There is also a small tavern at this beach.
VRELLOS
A beautiful sandy beach on the west of the island. This beach has also been nicknamed ‘Paradise’, probably due to the thick pine forest surrounding it. Access is by boat or private vehicle. It is also an ideal place to begin a walk towards Profitis Elias, the highest point on the island (248 m).
LIGONERI
Yet another beach, on the west of the island, with sand, pebbles and clear waters, which can be accessed by boat or road.
- MUSEUMS – MONUMENTS
BOUBOULINA’S HOUSE built around the end of the 17th Century.
HOUSE OF HATZIGIANNIS MEXIS.
WAR MEMORIAL OF THE SPETSES NAVY
In Palio Limani, near the waterfront.
THE CLOCK IN ROLOGIOU SQUARE.
ANARGYREIS – KORGIALENEIOS SCHOOL
It operated under this name between 1827 and 1923. Today it houses the Model Centre of Environmental Education.
Useful Numbers
Town Hall: +30 22980 72225
Port: 22980 72245
Police: 22980 73100
Ferry Boats Kosta-Spetses
7.15 – 10.00 – 13.00 – 16.30 from Spetses and
8.00-10.30-13.20-17.00 from Kosta
