Spetses is the southernmost of the
Saronic Gulf islands and is easily reached by daily ferryboat from
Piraeus.
Spetses islansd is probably at its most beautiful in the spring months of April and May when there is a feeling of expectation in the air and the streets are lined with wild spring flowers.
Greece and the
Greek islands offers an
idyllic climate, warm sea, a relaxed atmosphere, reasonably priced food and drink, history in abundance and perhaps most attractive of all, the
Greek people themselves. You cam find both pebble,
snad beaches on the greek island
Spetses. The most popular ones are Agia Paraskevi, Ag. Anargzri.
Spetes was already inhabited in the third Milenium. Because of its many pine trees, it was called
Pyttiousa in ancient Greece, and the islanders seem have been skilled in making and repairing ships. The
capital of Spetses is very pretty, and has many old buildings where a strong sailing tradition can be discerned. The house of Bouboulina is a
private museum today which is open to visitors. The
monastery of Ag. Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) is situated just outside
Spetses town, and is open to visitors. Note: you'll have to dress eight in order to visit the nunnery: long trousers for men, and covered shoulders and long skirts for women. The patron saint of this monastery is also a patron of sailors, and it was here the Spetsan leaders took the oath of freedom when the war of Independence was about to break out in 1821. There are several boats between
Pireus and
Spetses every day, so the easiest option is to get a flight to Athens and then take the ferry boat. Spetses is also connected with the other
Saronic islands, as well as the
Cyclades since the ferryboats continue there.
