A gorgeous Greek island can be reached with a two-hour ferry journey from Greece’s capital (Image: Getty)
A picturesque island without the heaving crowds is found only 54 nautical miles away from .
This stunning and car-free island offers all the hallmarks of a heavenly getaway with charm and culture found throughout.
The island can be reached with a two-hour ferry journey from Greece’s capital and is well worth the trip.
Spetses in Attica is famed for its naval history and unique architecture with plenty more to boot.
The island is in the heart of the Argolic Gulf and boasts of an elegant vibe with picture-perfect beaches, endless sightseeing attractions and is the ultimate spot to simply unwind.
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Spetses has no vehicles on the island with a horse-drawn carriage being one mode of transport (Image: Getty)
The region of Spetses takes island life to a whole new level thanks in part to no private automobiles being allowed here.
Instead, the most common modes of transport here include walking, bicycles, motorcycles and even horse-drawn carriages.
English novelist and screenwriter, Anthony Horowitz, declared his love for this little island describing it as “charming, unlike anywhere I’ve visited in Greece, starting at ground level, with mosaics fashioned out of colored pebbles.”
Once you’ve arrived in Spetses you are greeted with quaint alleys offering beauty in each corner with elegant and Venetian mansions scattered here and there.
The island has been described as a walkers dream with a lively promenade and old school harbour all available to soak up the good vibes.
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Spetses offers the epitome of a relaxed getaway with pretty beaches and a must-see harbour (Image: Getty)
Bobbing boats seen along the harbour stands as a true testament to Spetses’ rich naval tradition and heritage.
Whilst exploring, a visit to the island’s capital, Spetses Town, comes highly recommended and is ideal for those romantic strolls, meandering through its endless avenues.
You can’t mention Spetses though without noting the region’s seemingly perfect beaches which are among the main reasons why so many visitors fall in love with this spot and include Agia Marina Beach, Agia Paraskevi Beach and Spetses Town Beach, to name a few.
Crystal-clear waters set against a perfect backdrop of green forest all surrounded by pine trees provide plentiful swimming and sunbathing moments you’ll remember for years.
Must visit sites on Spetses include a visit to the Bekiris Cave, Bouboulina’s Museum, The Holy Orthodox Church of Agios Nikolaos, Spetses State Museum and the island’s open-air cinema.
There’s also a host of events and festivals in Spetses to keep you busy all-year round with a re-enactment of a naval battle at the Armata Festival, a sporting event at the Spetsathlon and Spetses Mini Marathon.
After a hedonistic day of sightseeing, the island’s array of eateries will provide all you need to satisfy your hunger with the freshest seafood and a number of local specialties too.
Enjoy culinary delights such as fish ‘a la Spetsiota, a local specialty cooked in a tangy sauce of tomato, wine, and parsley, marinated sardines, boiled beetroot, slow-cooked eggplant and a rich tomato-based dish known as prawn saganaki finished with feta that can all be savoured while soaking up the island charm that is Spetses.