The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School of Spetses is the grand former boarding school that crowns the pine-clad slopes above the town on Spetses, and My Greece Tours has prepared this guide to its history and legacy. Founded in by the benefactor Sotirios Anargyros and modelled on English public schools, its imposing neoclassical building remains one … Read more
Xylokeriza beach is one of the quieter swimming spots on the southern side of Spetses, a pebble-and-sand bay set against a backdrop of pines, and My Greece Tours mapped it here for travellers seeking a calm day with room to spread out. Less crowded than Agioi Anargyroi, Xylokeriza pairs clear water with some organised sunbeds … Read more
Spetses and Hydra sit in the Argo-Saronic Gulf within easy reach of Athens, and both curb wheeled traffic, yet they feel distinct the moment you step off the boat. This My Greece Tours comparison weighs getting there, atmosphere, beaches, dining, nightlife and cost, so you can match either island to your trip. Start with the … Read more
Bekiris Cave is the sea cave hidden at the far end of Agioi Anargyroi beach on Spetses, one of the small adventures that make the island’s green southwest coast so memorable. Swimmers duck through a low opening in the rock into a shadowed chamber where light filters across a still pool. This My Greece Tours … Read more
Ligoneri is the nearest proper beach to Spetses Town, a shaded pebble bay a short way west of the harbour that arrivals choose for their first swim. Trees lean right down to the water’s edge, the sea stays calm and clear, and a taverna sits close by. This My Greece Tours guide explains what to … Read more
Vrellos beach is one of the greenest, most sheltered coves on Spetses, a pine-clad bay on the island’s northwest coast that locals nickname Paradise, and My Greece Tours mapped it here for anyone planning a calm swim and an unhurried lunch. Backed by dense Aleppo pines and lapped by clear, protected water, Vrellos offers pebbles, … 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
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
The Poseidonion Grand Hotel is the landmark seafront hotel of Spetses, and My Greece Tours has put together this guide to the Belle Epoque building that defines the island’s harbour. Opened in on the Dapia waterfront, it became the social heart of Spetses, hosted notable guests for generations. Survives today, beautifully restored, as the island’s … Read more
Spetses nightlife unfolds mainly at the Old Harbour, known locally as Baltiza, where cocktail bars and late tavernas line the waterfront and the evening buzz builds slowly after dinner. The scene is refined and low-key rather than a club-fuelled party, and My Greece Tours treats that restraint as part of the island’s appeal. On Spetses, … Read more