City break in Spetses Island. Active leisure ideas for Spetses Island - attractions, recreation and nightlife

In ancient times the island was called Pityoussa which means «covered with the pine trees». There are still many wonderful pines, but the island is called Spetses which means «fragrant island» in Italian. The Venetians, who came here, admired the smell of thyme, rosemary, fragrant herbs and sweet-smelling flowering shrubs. Nowadays the rich flora still covers the territory of Spetses. The island is ideal for walking because nature here is almost not affected by tourists.

You can find different walking routes on Spetses because there are almost no cars. However, you can easily rent a bike. It will help you to reach different parts of the island. The rent is not expensive and a bike is good training equipment. Moreover, you can take a taxi or use public transport. In case you want to feel the spirit of adventure and get unforgettable experience, use the services of the horse carriage.

Be sure to walk along the streets of Spetses settlements. The sidewalks are covered with mosaics made of small coloured stones which looks like a scattering of caramels. «Armata» festival is an important event on Spetses. It is held every September and it is dedicated to the battle in the strait between Spetses Island and Kosta during the revolution of 1822. The festival starts with an entertaining programme, including local dance, music and show but the most interesting part is the celebration of the anniversary of the Spetses naval battle. The Turkish boat in full size is constructed a week before the festival and then people burn it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

You can easily reach most of the beaches on Spetses. Agios Mamas is a large sandy beach near the capital. It attracts tourists with shallow clear water and rich nature. The beach is always full of people and it becomes an open-air dancefloor at night. Agios Nikolaos is a small beach with sand and pebbles. The beach is not organized but people love this tranquil secluded place. Kanapitsa is a pebble beach near Spetses with a nice promenade. Kaiki is a pebble-sandy beach and Agia Paraskevi is a beach for those who want to walk in the pine woods between swimming and sunbathing.

Zogeria is considered to be the most beautiful beach on Spetses. Ligoneri is the deserted and secluded beach. Vrelos Beach is perfect for young people. There is a cocktail bar, working late at night. Moreover, the beach is an ideal place for those who want to admire the underwater world of the island. The water is clear and the sea is rich with different species of flora and fauna. If you like active holidays, be sure to visit Agia Marina, where you can try waterskiing, sea kayaking and windsurfing. You can find the biggest rental places for sports equipment here.

Don’t miss the chance to go on a seaside excursion around the shores of Spetses. The island looks amazing from the sea. Furthermore, you can rent a boat and go to one of the nearby islands. Fishing in the open sea will give you an unforgettable experience. Most of the inhabitants are fishermen and they are always happy to tell all the fishing subtleties. You can also try your hand at sponge catching which is very popular among the local inhabitants. Divers will definitely love the island, there are still the remains of ships that sank during the battle of 1822 on the bottom of the sea.