General Information

Spetses, the mansion island of Saronic Gulf, the great maritime tradition, important history and the culture is ideal for holidays throughout the year.

The island fragrance owes its present name to the Venetians who called it Isola di Spezzie, which means fragrant island, why many of the herbs. In antiquity the island was called rennet, which means pine trees.

The glorious homeland Bouboulina Spetses, demonstrate a glorious history. The offer of the island in the Greek revolution, was a valuable and vital.


The economic prosperity that saw the island in the 17th-19th century is reflected in the captains' mansions, which with its unique architecture have branded the physiognomy of the city and unique ornaments.


Spetses is located in the southernmost of the Saronic Gulf and the entrance of Argolida. Surrounded by the small, picturesque islands: Spetsopoula, Small Bubbles and St. John.

Due to its close distance from Athens which is just two hours and tactics to connect to the port of Piraeus is one of the most popular travel destinations of Greek and foreign visitors.


The tourist infrastructure of the island can satisfy even the most demanding visitor. Spetses hotels of all categories and rooms with all amenities. In the taverns of the island will experience exquisite recipes and for your night entertainment bars work with Greek and foreign music.