Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Discover the amazing Greek island of Spetses

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Discover the amazing Greek island of Spetses
Spetses posseses an region of 25 sq km, and a shoreline of about 27 km. Spetses has 2 main harbours; the more recent being Dapia (which means 'fortress') that is found in the centre of Spetses Town (the island's capital) and also the older, Palio Limani, situated close by in the fishing village of Analipsi.

The populace of the island is between 3500 and 4000. The greater part of Spetses is protected by a heavy wood forest, that is part of the island's excellent elegance, and is regarded as a safeguarded setting. There's just one single settlement, Spetses Town, which extends across the coast facing the Argolida Peninsula.The remainder of the island is virtually not inhabited.

Spetses Town presently has its share of watering holes and fastfood spots, there is however also Paleo Limani (Old Harbor), that is a little more traditional: 18th-century Italian-style mansions (archontika) which are now the property or home of rich Athenian families who come back to the island each and every summer are what dominates there.

Spetses is accessible by vessel or Flying Dolphin from the port of Piraeus or from the stunning close by islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra..

It is well-known for its enchanting idyllic towns, as well as a rich naval background and the key role it took part in the Greek War of Independence. It is additionally the birthplace of the well-known female war hero Bouboulina, whose house is now a museum.

Visitors have the opportunity to re-live those brave times, enclosed by outstanding historic sites that are taken care of with love and care.

Spetses town (aka Kastelli) is found along side harbor and inland in a lazy style, with many of its neoclassical mansions partly concealed from jealous eyes by high walls and plants. A lot of the town's street life occurs on the primary square, the Dapia, the name also presented to the harbor in which the ferry boats and hydrofoils now arrive. The huge bulk of the 19th-century Poseidon Hotel characterizes the west end of the harbour.

Spetses is an distinctive Greek island, only a couple of hours from Athens, has been elected the favored summer home location by the Athenian elite. Cars aren't permitted on Spetses, and also have been substituted by horse-drawn carriages and registered taxis.

The mainland is a ten-minute water-taxi ride away. This implies that you can certainly check out the ancient theatre of Epidavros, the old capital of Greece and perhaps Mycenae (one hour's drive away). Last however, not least, 30 minutes away by fast hovercraft is the attractive and sophisticated island of Hydra. More compact traveller boats sail from the island of Spetses to the village of Kosta on the mainland, and you'll discover a good beachfront.

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