Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
One goes from Plateia Agiou Mama in Spetses Town to Agia Paraskevi (€6, 40
minutes), travelling via Agia Marina and Agii Anargyri.
The other leaves from in front of Hotel Poseidonion going to Vrellos (€4) via Ligoneri.
CAR & MOTORCYCLE
Only locally owned autos are allowed on Spetses, and those are not allowed in the centre
of town. The transport of choice tends to be scooters. Motorbike- and quad-bike-hire
shops abound (€15 to €25 per day).
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Spetses TownΣπέτσες
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Bustling Spetses Town stretches along a meandering waterfront encompassing several
quays and beaches. The main
Dapia Harbour,
where ferries arrive, and the area around
adjacent Plateia Limenarhiou and inland Plateia Orologiou (Clocktower Sq) teem with
chic tourist shops and cafes.
As you head further inland on the quiet- er lanes or go left along the harbour-front
road of Sotiriou Anargyriou, past the town beach and Plateia Agiou Mama, impressive
arhontika
(old mansions) illustrate Spetses' historic wealth.
Passing the church of
Moni Agios Nikolaos
you arrive at the attractive
Old Harbour
(Palio Limani), and the interesting
Baltiza
yacht anchorage and boatbuilding area.
From the north side of Dapia Harbour a promenade and road lead through the sea-front
Kounoupitsa
area.
Sights
Spetses Museum
MUSEUM
( 22980 72994; adult/child €3/2; 8.30am-2pm Tue-Sun)
Small, fascinating collections
are housed in the old mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis (1754-1844), a shipowner who be-
came the island's first governor. They include island artefacts, traditional costumes and
portraits of the island's founding fathers.
Bouboulina's Museum
MUSEUM
( 22980 72416;
www.bouboulinamuseum-spetses.gr
;
adult/child €6/free; several tours daily
Apr-Oct)
The mansion of Spetses' famous daughter, the 19th-century seagoer Laskarina
