6 Best Things To Do in Spetses, Greece [with Suggested Tours]
Are you planning to travel to Spetses, Greece soon? Read our tips below on the things to do in Spetses with suggested tours!
Spetses is a prosperous island in the municipality of Attica, Greece. Here, you can get to visit historic museums, a unique wonderful cave, and you can also try riding a horse or a donkey to get around the area. Such experience is not really common in other Greek islands, and that makes Spetses a must place to visit! Read more of our short guide to help you have an idea on what you can visit here.
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List of Best Things to do in Spetses, Greece
1. Bouboulina’s Museum
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It is a beautiful, well-preserved house that exudes respect for the weight of its history. The exhibits are interesting and balanced. A place – pilgrimage to the great heroine of the revolution, Boubolina, which must be visited by anyone who arrives in Spetses.
2. Agia Paraskevi Beach
Although far away and with a relatively difficult road, it is definitely worth going to Agia Paraskevi. It is a beautiful and quiet beach with natural shade from the trees that reach the sea. It has a very simple accommodation facility, with umbrellas and sunbeds 3 meters from the sea and also a small restaurant.
3. Bekiri Cave
A unique natural phenomenon worth visiting. The path is 150 meters long from the edge of the beach. Access is not that difficult, but it requires solid attention. And of course, since it’s a cave, it is dark inside, so a flashlight is required. Worth to see the formations from the stalactites around the area.
4. Bouboulina’s Statue
In front of the magnificent Poseidon, stands as another guardian of the island is the magnificent statue of Laskarina Bouboulina, approximately in the center of a large and very beautiful square. The heroine is depicted barefoot, in navy clothes, gazing into the depths of the horizon, with her left hand over her eyes so that the sun does not blind her. Her right-hand rests on the pistol she has in her belt.
5. Spetses Museum
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A small wonderful museum in a beautiful mansion. It has several interesting exhibits with a great variety, starting from ancient finds of the island – mainly ceramics, Byzantine icons and other ecclesiastical items, various porcelain and small “treasures” brought by Spetses sailors from their voyages to the East, amazing local costumes, and also the flag of the revolution.
6. Horse Trekking
If you’re in Spetses, doing somethings such as horse trekking is a must! By doing this activity, you’ll get to see the island’s countryside, wonderful landscapes, and panoramic views. If you want to try this, you can check this one out!
7. Find accommodation in Spetses, Greece
Where to stay in Spetses, Greece
Budget Hotel
Villa Iro _ Spetses provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Every room is equipped with a balcony. All units in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The property is around 1.7 km from Agioi Anargiri Beach, 1.9 km from Agia Paraskevi Beach, and 9 km from Bouboulina Museum.
Price: Starts at $70 per night for Economy Twin Room, includes taxes and charges, and it offers a free cancellation.
Luxury Hotel
This 5-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer, and a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available daily at Porto Vecchio Luxury Suites.
Price: Starts at $325 per night for Executive Suite, includes taxes and charges, and it offers a free cancellation.
These are the possible things you can do in Spetses, Greece. So if you are ready to have a fun and exciting trip, you know what to do and where to go! So pack your things now and prepare yourself for a wonderful adventure in Spetses.
How to go to Spetses, Greece from London
There’s no airport in Spetses. The nearest airport is in Athens.
Via EasyJet: (one way)
*From London Stansted – Athens
Ticket Price: £56.79
*From Athens to Spetses via Ferry
When you arrive in Athens, just head your way to Piraeus Port. From there, Hellenic Seaways operate an Athens-Spetses route. The travel time can take around 2 hours and 40 minutes.
*Prices are subject to change. You can visit Skyscanner for more details about the ticket prices.
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