Overview
Spetses is an upmarket Greek island in the Saronic Gulf, extremely popular with Athenians who flock here for Easter and summer weekends. The island has a population of 3,750 (2021) and maintains a car-free policy, giving it a more refined atmosphere than many tourist-heavy islands.
Architecture · Beach · Day Trips · Festivals · History
Before you go
Accommodation
Book well in advance for Easter, summer weekends, and Panaghia Armata (second weekend of September). Rooms tend to be small and prices high for Greece.
Money
Greece uses the Euro (€). ATMs are available in Spetses Town. Credit cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants but carry cash for smaller establishments and beach kiosks.
Transport
Ferries run from Piraeus (Athens) to Spetses in approximately 2 hours. On the island, use buses, taxis, horse-drawn buggies, or rent bikes/motorcycles. Water taxis connect to mainland Peloponnese.
Weather
Best visited May-June or September to avoid heavy Athenian weekend crowds. Summer weekends and Easter are extremely busy. Winters see reduced services.
