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Holidays to Spetses - Getting there and getting

Spetses holiday flights fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), which is located just outside Athens. Search with travel.co.uk for pre-packaged flights to Spetses and the wide choice of accommodation such as luxury villas and cheap hotels in Spetses. Spetses flights take approximately 3-4 hours and you can fly there from main UK airports. You can travel via Ferries and high-speed hydrofoils, which arrive from Piraeus and Plaka, motor vehicles are severely restricted on the island of Spetses, public transport is usually by water taxi and even horse and carriage. It is possible to find taxis and buses but they require special licenses. Spetses is very crowded so the locals use scooters and bicycles or walk.

Spetses holidays for beaches and places to visit

When on holidays in Spetses you could visit one of the famous beaches such as the beautiful Agios Mamas, which is located in the centre of town, Agioi Anargiroi and Agia Paraskevi are excellent choices and you can find a good range of water sports at College Beach and Agia Marina. If you’re wanting a little more out of your Spetses holidays than simply soaking up the sun on the beach, then there are plenty of places of interest to visit. There is the port and the square of Dapia, which has its high wall and historical cannons, from here you watch the collection of high-class boats coming in and out and there is a good range of bars, cafes and restaurants to treat yourself in. Other popular trips include a visit to one of the oldest lighthouses still operating in Greece, called the Fanari, there is the museum of Spetses which is situated in the mansion house of Hatzigianni Mexi, and you could also go and see the cathedral of Agios Nikolaos, which is one of the oldest churches on the island. If you take your holidays to Spetses during September then you can experience the excitement of the Armata festival, which lasts for a week. When you take your holiday to this beautiful destination you can explore the incredible forest areas and see all the spectacular sites. There is also all the beautiful mansions, houses and buildings, which are a fascinating mix of old and new.

Holidays on Spetses offer variety of dining

Spetses holidays have a wide choice of cafes, tavernas and restaurants to try. You can find an excellent selection of tastes from local fresh fish to pizzerias. There are also lively music bars and nightclubs that are sure to keep you entertained, most of which can be found along the promenade overlooking yachts and cruisers in the old harbour.