Bouboulina Museum

The Bouboulina Museum on Spetses: Laskarina Bouboulina’s Mansion

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The Bouboulina Museum on Spetses preserves the mansion of Laskarina Bouboulina, the shipowner who became a naval commander in the 1821 Greek War of Independence. Set a short walk behind the Dapia, the town’s main quay, the house is shown on guided tours and holds her weapons, portraits, a ship’s figurehead, and family heirlooms. This … Read more

Things to Do in Spetses: Beaches, History and the Car-Free Island

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Spetses packs an unusual range of experiences into a small, largely car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, from cannon-lined quays and shipbuilding yards to pine-backed swimming coves. This My Greece Tours guide gathers the top things to do in Spetses into one plan, covering the historic Dapia waterfront, the Old Harbour boatyards, the island’s museums, … Read more