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SPETSES ISLAND - SARONIC GULF ISLANDS
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Spetses, at the entrance to the Bay of Argos, was first settled in the Early Helladic era (3500- 2000 B.C.), as certified by the remains of walls, statuettes and clay vessels found at Agia Marina.

In antiquity the island was known as Pityoussa, perhaps because it was covered with pine trees. Today, it stands out for the distinctive architecture of its stately mansions and coves, some sandy, some rocky, many still rimrned with pines.

Cars are infrequent on the island. Most of the inhabitants prefer to get around on bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, which lend a special charm to the place.

Sights worth seeing on Spetses are the house of Bouboulina, the Revolutionary heroine; the Mexis house, now a museum and the church of Agia Triada will its carved iconostasis.

Among the most popular beaches on the island are Agii Anargyri and Agia Paraskevi.



USEFUL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET TO THE SARONIC GULF ISLANDS

From Piraeus there are daily ferries to Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Spetses. For information call 210/4511311- 4226000
For Salamina, the ferry leaves from Perama. For information call 210 4413178.
Smaller boats also link the Peloponnese at Galatas, Ermioni and Kosta with Poros, Hydra and Spetses respectively.

HOW TO GET TO SARONIC GULF ISLANDS  
HOW TO GET TO SARONIC GULF ISLANDS
BY FERRY OR HYDROFOIL
BY SAILING BOAT

All the islands except for Salamina are also served by hydrofoils, the Flying Dolphins.
Those for Aegina leave from Piraeus (210 4591423), while those for Poros, Hydra and Spetses leave from Zea Marina 210/4280001
There are yacht refueling stations at Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses For information call. 210 4182236, 210 4181640.

Please check timetables and ticket availability through our on line ferry ticket reservation system.

Sailing Trips of one or more weeks can be arranged on previous (early) notice. A tour of all the Saronic Gulf islands including the surrounding areas can take place from as early as March till late November. Please click HERE to get more information on availability and rates. Pick up place can be either Pireas port or any other port of Greece (e.g. in Cyclades or the Peloponnese).

Museums and Archaeological Sites
Archaeological Museum of Aegina (22970) 22248
Temple of Aphaia, Aegina (22970) 32398 Spetses Museum: (22980) 72994 Archaeological Museum of Poros (22980) 23276
Useful Telephone Numbers
Aegina Tourist Police: (22970) 23243, 22260
Harbour master: (22970) 22328
Poros Tourist Police. (22980) 22462 Harbour master (22980) 22274
Hydra Tourist Police: (22980) 52205 Harbour master: (22980) 52279
Spetses Tourist Police: (22980) 73744 Harbour master: (22980) 72245

 

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