Spetses
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ISLANDS SPETSES ISLAND DETAILS AND HOTELS
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SPETSES ISLAND
is situated 64 nautical miles from Athens. Spetses is the most enchanting
of the Saronic Gulf Islands. The island is only 3 miles wide and
5 miles long. Spetses has one town around two harbour areas, the
town of Spetses and the rest of the island is covered by the beautifully
scented pine trees and bordered by secluded coves and beaches.
Picturesque and authentic Spetses, which is part of the beautiful Saronic Gulf, has wonderful beaches Agia Marina, Agia Paraskevi, Agii Anargiri, Ligoneri, Zogeria and more, picturesque bays, crystal clear waters, neoclassical architecture and cosmopolitan life. The narrow stone paved streets of the town lead to beautiful churches, lovely chapels and magnificent spots from where the view over the island and the sea is astonishing. The name Spetses originates from the Venetians, who named the island Isola Di Spezzie which means the Fragrant Island, after the many fragrant herbs which grew there. HOW TO GET TO SPETSES ISLAND, GREECE You can access the island Armata Boutique Hotel in Spetses by various ways : By flying dolphins hydrofoils to Spetses from Pireaus port. By boat to Spetses from Piraeus every day at 8.00 am. By car, you can drive through the Peloponnese to Kosta few kilometers outside Kranidi Argolidas, leave your car in the outdoor parking and cross over to Spetses island either: By ferry boat from Kosta, which goes to Spetses 5 times a day and it takes just 15 minutes. By small boats from Kosta, which are available 24 hours a day and take 20 minutes. By speedy taxi boats, which are available 24 hours a day and take only 5 minutes. The only means of transportation that can be used on Spetses island are bicycles, motorcycles, taxis, traditional horse cars and sea taxis. The sea taxis can carry you to any place on the island and run twenty four hours a day. |
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