Spetses in July: How to Enjoy the Island When Everyone Else Is There
July in Spetses is not a secret. The ferries are full, the harbors are lively, and the island is exactly what you came for.
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June in Spetses: Welcoming the Early Rhythm of Summer
There is a particular quality to June in Spetses, one that those who know the island well tend to keep quietly to themselves.
A Gentle Escape: Experiencing Spetses in May at Thimaras Hotel
There is something quietly magical about Spetses island in May—a fleeting window where the world seems to pause, breathe, and bloom all at once.
The Saronic Chamber Music Festival Comes to Spetses This August
The Saronic Chamber Music Festival has become an annual meeting of renowned musicians from around the world who have dedicated themselves to the exploration and interpretation of chamber music.
The Beach Volleyball Championship 2017
The summer is here and with it comes the programme for the Pan-Hellenic beach volleyball championship for men, women and juniors.
The 7th Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta: An event of continuing success!
When naval traditions are in their natural home, the incomparable beauty of the Great Lady of the Saronic shines!
A Little Bit of Paradise, just a few hours from Athens!
By boat or by car, the island of Spetses is an ideal destination for the inhabitants of the Athens basin!
Here Comes the 4th Tweed Run!
The Tweed Run is being held for the fourth year in a row on Spetses, from 21st to 23rd April 2017. The island fills with vintage bicycles and their stylish riders, come to enjoy the beauty and aromas of Spetses at this most glorious time of year.
Winter Spetses
In winter Spetses returns to calm and prepares for the new season. The approximately 4,000 permanent residents rested and regroup, so they are ready to welcome the thousands of visitors who will come in the summer.
The Bouboulina Mansion
The 300-year-old Mansion of Bouboulina, with its Florentine carved ceiling in the Grand Salon, has functioned as a museum since 1991, when it was opened to the public by the descendant of Laskarina Bouboulina, Philip Demertzis-Bouboulis and his family, in their attempt to save the building from collapse.
Spetses Mini Marathon 7th-9th October 2016
The island of Spetses with its rich history and seafaring traditions plays host to the Spetses Mini Marathon for the 6th consecutive year. This year’s events take place from 7th to 9th October. With the island’s policy prohibiting the use of private cars, it is the ideal location for this great sporting event!
Battle Spetses – Armata
Each September, this spectacular event brings the scent of Revolution to the island of Spetses. Thousands of visitors flock to the island to witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Spetses in September 1822, known as Armata.
Hatziyiannis-Mexis Museum
The Museum of Spetses is housed in the mansion of Hatziyiannis- Mexis, one of the great leaders in the years of struggle during the battle for independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta 2016
This glittering event, now in its sixth consecutive year, took place over the long weekend of June 30th to July 3rd. Over 70 vessels participated this year, watched by crowds of visitors.
Three of the Best Beaches on Spetses
The beach of Ayioi Anargyri is the largest on Spetses. Beautifully pebbly but with a sandy seabed, the beach is well organised with beds, umbrellas and water sports, but at the same time manages to retain a calm atmosphere
Bekiri’s Cave
Located near the beach of Ayios Anargyros, Bekiri’s Cave is a unique spot of natural beauty. It has been used many times during the island’s history as a place of refuge, most notably during the 1821 War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, and again during the Nazi occupation of WWII.
Spetses: one of the 50 best places to travel in 2016, according to Business Insider!
Experts say now is the time to go to Greece, thanks to the large number of travel deals that have sprung from the country’s debt crisis.
Spetsathlon 2016
Now in its fourth year, Spetsathlon 2016 is underway! The ultimate sporting experience for competitors and fans alike, the weekend of 13th – 15th May sees our beautiful island play host to top tri-athletes and hundreds of sports-fans from all over Greece and beyond.
On Spetses the “Spring Classic Car Rally”
For the third year running, the elegance of classic cars came to Spetses. The Poseidonion Grand Hotel, in collaboration with FILPA (Greek Federation of Old Car Lovers) once again played host to a plethora of beauties.
Why Easter is wonderful at Spetses…
On Spetses, as on other Greek islands, the Easter celebrations offer the visitor not only the deeply devout religious character of the holiday, but also the rejuvenating sensations of spring. The whole island is a lush green, flowers everywhere are in bloom and their heady perfumes are carried all over on the sea breeze.