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Spetses: Getting
There
Spetses is located at the entrance of the Argolikos bay. The island has been inhabited since 2,000 B.C. and ancient ruins have been found at Agia Marina along with clay utensils and idols. In ancient times the island was called "Pytiousa" since it was covered with pine trees.
Today, the island is famous its unique architecture, picturesque mansions and varied landscape. Also of note is the landscape with a beautiful combination of pine trees, rocks, sand and sea. Motor vehicles are not allowed on the island and the most popular means of transport are by horse and cart or bicycle.
The most famous sites are the mansion of Bouboulina, the heroine of the 1821 revolution along with the mansion of Mexis which has now been turned into a museum. Also of note is the church of Agia Marina. Among the beaches on the island, the most well known are Agii Anargyri and Agia Paraskevi.
How To Get There
By boat:
From the port of Piraeus with many sailings, every day. (information +30 1 4511311) Also from the Peloponesse ports of Galatas, Ermioni, and Kosta.By Hydrofoil:
For Poros, Hydra and Spetses
from Marina Zeas in Pireaus by "Flying Dolphin" (information +30 1 4537107)For Aegina:
from Piraeus (information +30 1 4591423)
Daily cruises leave Piraeus for Aegina, Poros, Hydra and SpetsesUseful Telephone Numbers
* Tourist Police - Aegina (0297 23243)
* Port Authority - Aegina (0297 22328)
* Tourist Police - Poros (0298 22462)
* Port Authority - Poros (0298 22274)
* Tourist Police - Hydra (0298 52205)
* Port Authority - Hydra (0298 52205)
* Tourist Police - Spetses (0298 73744)
* Port Authority - Spetses (0298 72245)
* The Archeological Museum of Aegina (0297 22248)
* The Temple of Aphais on Aegina (0297 32398)
* The Museum of Spetses (0298 72994)
* The Archeological Museum of Poros (0298 23276)
Information Courtesy of Agean Holiday Home page
