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Greece: Spétses Island

Located at the entrance of the Argolic Gulf, Spetses is a beautiful small island. Historically this Greek island is famous due to its importance during the Greek Revolution.

Located a short 50 miles from the Harbor of Piraeus (Athens), there are numerous shuttle and ferry service between the island and the mainland of Greece. Spétses also has excellent ferry and hydrofoil links to Náfplio, Árgos, Epídhavros, Mycenae and to the southern town of Monemvasía. If you have a chance visit the Ancient Drama Festival at Epídhavros. This festival is held during the summer months and is very popular with locals and tourists.

If you are not coming from Athens (Greece), there are a variety of options from the Peloponnesian area of Greece. Traveling through this region gives the traveler the chance to see some beautiful countryside while at the same time the opportunity to stop by Epidaurus. Epidauras was an ancient Greek city and home to a wonderful example of the type of theatres the Ancient Greeks could build. To this day, during the summer months plays and theater are still performed in the ancient theater at Epidaurus. Continuing through this region of Greece travelers also have the chance to get to Mycenae and Tyrins.

Upon arrival at Spetses (Greece ) get ready to relax. For a variety of reasons cars are not allowed on Spetses. This means transportation is limited to buses or horse drawn carriages. It also possible to take a water taxi to visit some of the beautiful coastline of Spetses.

On this Greek island you will find a tranquil experience. Yet there is still plenty of action to be had if you so desire. The town has some nice restaurants and shops along with some interesting museums. The key feature however of the island relates to it natural beauty.

The town beach is located in the area of the Church of Aghios Mamas. The beach is nice, but some of the nearby beaches are superior. These beaches are Aghia Marina, Aghia Anarghhri, Aghia Paraskevi and Zogeria.

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