Spetses

Saronic Islands

Spetses with its pine-cloaked hills, secluded covers and splendid harbour lined with neo-classical building combines an idyllic retreat with sophisticated nightlife. Spetses is a perfect place for exploring the other very diverse islands of the Saronic group and the Peloponnese mainland.

FEATURED VILLAS IN Spetses

La Cabane de Zoe

Sleeps 10, from € 2940/Week

Elegant 5 bedroom/5 bathroom villa located in authentic and charming village setting

Agapi

Sleeps 8, from € 3000/Week

Views over Dapia and the town of Spetses - a wonderful villa for the discerning traveller

Christabelle

Sleeps 9, from € 2700/Week

Rare find - excellently well located, stylish and sophisticated close to Old Harbour in private and peaceful surroundings

Cleodora

Sleeps 8, from € 3000/Week

Former artist’s residence distinguished by classical beauty harmonizing with modern elegance

Old Harbour Residence

Sleeps 12, from € 6800/Week

Splendid property in an unbeatable location right on the Old Harbour with large grounds and private pool

Evita

Sleeps 10, from € 2500/Week

Excellent villa with private pool and its own private speed boat with skipper available

Lethe

Sleeps 2, from € 1176/Week

Part of the Xenon Estate this utra cool villa is perfect for a couple. The shared pool and outside spaces are fabulous as are the views across trhe island.

Althaea

Sleeps 6, from € 2268/Week

Chic and gorgeous, Villa Althaea sleeps up to six guests and has the use of the wonderful communal gardens and shared swimming pool. It can be rented on its own or with one of the other two villas which make up the Xenon Estate.

Astraea

Sleeps 8, from € 2856/Week

The attention to detail is superb and the result is a property that can host up to eight guests in modern luxury.

Jasmine

Sleeps 10, from € 2450/Week

Close to the Old Harbour and all that the island of Spetses offers!

Pitiousa

Sleeps 10, from € 3500/Week

No need for mopeds or quads – this villa is easily accessible to all that Spetses offers.

Hill Top View

Sleeps 4, from € 1655/Week

A romantic Greek villa that is perfect for a honeymoon or couple\'s retreat with bird\'s eye view

Colourful House

Sleeps 8, from € 2415/Week

Colourful, funky, charming and very cool - this is the ideal island house for relaxed and comfortable living. Intimate and cosy, the house has been very cleverly designed so that guests can enjoy the many different areas that comprise the property.

House of the Nightingales

Sleeps 8, from € TBC/Week

An oasis of calm with private pool, beautiful garden and close to the Old Harbour and beach

Elsodeia

Sleeps 8, from € 1520/Week

This incredibly sweet house in the heart of Spetses town has been sensitively restored The walled garden full of flowers and the small plunge pool make it a lovely little Greek villa!

Lupin

Sleeps 8, from € 2000/Week

Elegant Neo-Classical four bedroom property situated in quiet surroundings yet close to beaches, shops and tavernas. The villa and its guest house have been restored with simplicity featuring a beautiful garden and a private swimming pool.

Arianna

Sleeps 10, from € 3800/Week

An historical property in secluded grounds with private pool, and close walking distance to restaurants, beach and shops with an excellent housekeeper who can also do some cooking

The Old Mill

Sleeps 8, from € 1800/Week

A windmill! recently renovated with 3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathroom with direct access via a pathway to a beautiful cove with crystal clear water, and easy walking distance to the Old Harbour of Spetses.

Kokinaria House

Sleeps 7, from € 1500/Week

An elegant home, beautifully furnished in a traditional style but with modern conveniences. The property also has very good wheel chair access.

Leila

Sleeps 10, from € 2500/Week

Great family home with plenty of space for everyone, very large private pool, easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach - fantastic value for money!

Spetsopoula View

Sleeps 8, from € 9500/Week

Luxurious, stylish, imaginative in it\'s design, colourful, charming and with one of the most eye watering views in the Saronic Gulf

Thaleia

Sleeps 6, from € 1820/Week

Three bedroom villa right on the beach in a quiet position just a few minutes\' walk from tavernas and shops.

The Hip Maison

Sleeps 6, from € 1200/Week

This cool and funky pad, situated close to the sophisticated action of Spetses.

Guest House Arianna

Sleeps 2, from € 900/Week

A perfect opportunity for a couple in May & October to rent a single guest house of a larger property with exclusive use of the private pool and grounds, and close walking distance to restaurants, beach and shops on one of Greece\'s more exclusive islands.

Captains Hideaway

Sleeps 6, from € 1800/Week

Located within a pine forest and just meters away from the sea this little hideaway offers a magical experience in a totally unique setting.

The Scent of Summer

Sleeps 6, from € 1750/Week

This very beautiful villa is set in an enclosed garden with swimming pool in the highly sought after area of Pitiousa. Close enough to all the life that the old harbour of Spetses offers yet far enough away to remain peaceful.

House of Lanterns

Sleeps 6, from € 1575/Week

Delightful three bedroom villa sleeping 5-6 guests with private plunge pool in a traditional village setting situated on the aristocratic island of Spetses.

Lefkothea

Sleeps 9, from € 1800/Week

This is an excellently located property set in peaceful surroundings and yet being easy walking distance to the beach, as well as to the shops and tavernas locally and in Spetses town. The new addition of table tennis next to the private pool is bound to prove a \'big hit\' especially for families with children!

Oleander

Sleeps 6, from € 1980/Week

A very homely property with traditional decor offering a flavour of a traditional Greece, something hard to find these days!

ALL VILLAS IN Spetses

Pretty Good Beaches

Spetses has many small, sandy coves to discover.

Aghios Mammas Beach
This sandy beach gets crowded in the summer but is handy if you don't want to wander too far.

Agia Paraskevi Beach
A taxi boat leaves the main harbour every hour for this lovely beach located 12 kms from the main harbour of Spetses.

Scholes Beach
This is a nice beach but gets crowded in the summer. It is about 2 kms from the main harbour of Spetses and is a pleasant walk. Alternatively, you can take one of the horse-drawn carriages.

Xilokerisa Beach
Taxi boats leave the main harbour for this quiet beach situated about 8 kms distance.

Agia Marina Beach
Situated 2 kms from the main harbour of Spetses, this beach is fun if watersports are your thing.>

Pretty Sporty

Aghia Marina beach, Aghii Anargiri and College/Kaiki Beach all have watersports facilities. Aghia Marina and Kaiki Beach have excellent beach bars, and at Aghii Anargiri there is a lovely taverna on the beach.>

Pretty Greek Shops

(section under construction but there are many lovely shops near the port)>

Pretty Good Day Trips

Experience a cruise with a crewed traditional wooden caique boat
In the main harbour of Spetses, you will find various boat trips on offer either for whole day cruises or part day cruises around local bays. We recommend Panos and his caique boat which can be booked for the day through our office. +30 26960 61414.

Hydra by Flying Cat
Visit this wonderful neighbouring island with its impressive horse-shoe shaped marble harbour and chic shops, restaurants and tavernas. The interior of the island is still very traditional with white washed houses, crooked stone paths and pretty hillsides. Click here for more information on Hydra.
www.dolphins.gr

Aegina by Flying Cat
Aegina is one of the few islands that still encapsulates all that Greeks love about their own country. Simple tavernas shaded by vines serving excellent fish, colourful markets, great coffee shops and long pistachio groves reaching down to the sea. Click here for more information on Aegina
www.dolphins.gr

Angistri by boat
This smaller, undiscovered neighbouring island to Aegina is a little gem with pretty coves and fragrant pine forests. From Spetes, you need to take a Flying Cat to Aegina and from there a short ferry ride to Angistri.
www.dolphins.gr

Peloponnese mainland
There are regular ferries, catamarans and water taxis that can take you the short 20 mins distance to Kostas or Portoheli on the Peloponnese mainland. In high season, there is a ferry service to Ancient Epidavros each evening for the summer arts festival held at the ancient amphitheatre. The Peloponnese is where most of the major archaeological sites are located and the beautiful Venetian town of Nafplion can be explored.>

Pretty Delicious! Food and Drink

Spetses has some excellent restaurants, tavernas, cafes and bars. There are plenty of traditional haunts as well as those catering to a more sophisticated taste.>

Transport

We can organise quad bikes or scooter bike hire for your stay through Lambros at the Honda shop. Please call our office to arrange. +30 26960 61414>

Pretty Cultural

Spetses has had a colourful history and its aristocratic heritage is very much in evidence today. Spetsiots have been master sailors, successful merchants and in the Napoleonic Wars, skilled blockade runners, earning huge fortunes that were poured into building lavish boats and mansions. During the 1821 War of Independence, the Spetsiots gave their best ships and bravest people to the cause which is still remembered with pride today.

Bouboulina Museum
Laskarina Bouboulina was the bravest of all the revolutionaries from Spetses and a female to boot! This museum is dedicated to her life.

Hadjiyiannis-Mexis Museum
Housed in a fine 18th century 'archontiko' Venetian style mansion, this museum contains articles highlighting Spetses splendid history.>

Tavernas

Lazaros
Good home cooking at a traditional taverna. Try their pastitio (meat and macaroni pie), giouvetsi (pieces of tender beef with rice pasta), moussaka (aubergine and minced lamb with bechamel sauce) and spetsofai (tender pieces of pork with piccante peppers).

Sioras
Excellent fish restaurant located in the harbour area.

Apanemo Pizzeria
Excellent home-made pizzas located in the old harbour

Kapello Yiannis
Delicious mezedes (traditional small dishes to go with ouzo or wine) at this 'Ouzeri' in the harbour.

Agia Anaryiri
Located at the beach of Agia Paraskevi, this taverna is thoroughly recommended.
also offers some appetising local dishes.>

Health

Pharmacy.
Located in the main harbour.
Tel: 22980 72858>

Pretty Greek Festivals

Throughout Greece, every island and place has its share of festivals. A religious ceremony is held in the local church followed by eating, drinking, dancing and fireworks until dawn. Spetses has two really unique festivals.

Feast of the Virgin Mary, 15th August
Celebrated all over Greece, this ceremony is in honour of the Virgin Mary.

Amata Festival, around beginning of September each year
The largest festival on Spetses lasting for around one week. This is an annual celebration of the historical naval battle of Spetses during the War of Independence. A model ship is built and burnt on the sea amid a massive firework display culminating in a week long arts festival.

Feast of Agios Mammas, 1st September
At this festival, children make little paper boats which they sail out to sea from the water's edge at the foot of the church of Agios Mammas.>

Bars & Cafes

Throumbi
Located in the old harbour area, this bar is particularly recommended

Mourayo Restaurant & Music Bar
Located in the old harbour, this is the oldest on Spetses
Tel: 22980 73700
mourayo@hol.gr>

Emergency Numbers

Police of Spetses.
Tel: 22980 73744

Port Police:
Tel: 22980 72245>