The Spetses Lighthouse, known to islanders as the Faros, is the island’s old lighthouse, a whitewashed tower standing on the point at the entrance to the Old Harbour of Spetses. One of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, it guides boats into the anchorage and draws visitors for photographs and sunset walks. This My Greece Tours … Read more
The Old Harbour of Spetses, known to islanders as Baltiza, is the traditional shipbuilding port that curves east of the Dapia, the town’s main quay. Wooden boats are still built and repaired by hand in its tarsanas boatyards, while moored yachts, cocktail bars, and seafood tavernas line the water. This My Greece Tours guide explains … Read more
The Armata is the flagship annual festival of Spetses, a spectacular commemoration of the island’s naval victory over the Ottoman fleet on 8 September 1822. Every early September the town relives that triumph with a fiery reenactment in the Old Harbour, where a mock enemy flagship is burned on the water before a long fireworks … Read more
Spetses restaurants reward travellers who understand the island’s dining geography before they sit down to eat. This car-free Saronic island concentrates its kitchens in a few walkable zones, from harbourside fish tavernas to shaded cafe terraces. This guide from Spetses specialists My Greece Tours maps where to eat, what to order, and when to book … Read more