Luxury Villas on Spetses
Vibrant Spetses villas, where pine-clad hills and elegant architecture define the island.
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Travel guide
Our guide to Spetses
With its cosmopolitan main town, its coastal beauty and its empty verdant hinterland, Spetses is a quiet, green island that’s hard to beat when it comes to car-free, carefree living.
Getting there
Fly to Athens, then either take a hydrofoil from Piraeus (2hr/3hr approx) or a transfer to Porto Heli (2hr30) followed by a hydrofoil (10mins).
Good to know
- Surface area: 27km2 (approx)
- Population: 4,100 (approx)
- Most famous (adopted) daughter: Laskarina Bouboulina, a heroine of the Greek War of Independence
- Architectural landmark: the Poseidonion Hotel, built in the style of the great hotels of the Côte d'Azur
- Literary inspiration: the author John Fowles, a one-time resident, set The Magus on Spetses, changing its name to Phraxos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why visit Spetses?
Where Should You Stay in Spetses?
What is there to do in Spetses?
Spetses invites you to embrace the simple pleasures of island life, from taking a dip in the Saronic’s coveted shores and exploring the coastline by private boat to discovering secluded beaches framed by emerald forests. Inland, scenic walking and cycling routes reveal breathtaking views across the Saronic Gulf, while the island's elegant waterfront provides the perfect setting for sunset dinners. Venture further afield to explore the Peloponnese, savour exceptional local wines or enjoy a private chef experience in your villa. Discover our curated Spetses and Porto Heli experiences to make the most of your stay.
How to get to Spetses
You can get to Spetses via Athens International Airport (ATH), with onward travel by ferry, sea taxi, private boat transfer or helicopter. Ferries and hydrofoils connect the island with both Piraeus and nearby Kosta on the Peloponnese, from where the crossing takes around 10 minutes. We can also arrange private boat transfers and helicopter transfers, with flights from Athens taking as little as 20 minutes. Once on the island, getting around is part of the charm, with bicycles, sea taxis and leisurely walks the preferred ways to explore. For more detailed travel information, read our Travel to and Around Spetses guide.
From our local specialist
From our local specialist
"See and be seen on the terrace of the splendid Poseidonion Hotel, at the coffee shops on the mosaic cobbled streets around Dapia harbour, and on the town’s central thoroughfare, with its cocktail-sipping sophisticates and its stylish boutiques."
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