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Chapters of the guide to Spetses Island
Best beaches
Nearby there is the small sandy beach of Agios Nikolaos, which also has very lively and bustling atmosphere. The attractive pebble beach of Kanapitsa is in the immediate vicinity of the town of Spetses. It features relaxed ambience great for peaceful rest. The lovely promenade runs along the coast. During vacations, travelers will have an opportunity to admire harmonious view of mansions located off the coast, some … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets
Many tourists prefer to buy komboloi, the local variant of beads. It is not a cult object, komboloi show the social status of people and are used for concentration. They can be made of wood or precious stones. A lot of tourists bring paintings from Spetses. Artists from all over the world come here to get inspiration and capture picturesque views. Beginners and masters sell their works, so you can buy a masterpiece … Open

Spetses Island for children - what to visit
Older children will be interested in the story of Laskarina Bouboulina. She was a heroine of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. A lot of Spetses attractions are connected with her name. It is known that Laskarina created a small fleet with her own money and took it under her command during the war with Turks. Moreover, after the Turko-Russian War Alexander II invited her to Saint-Petersburg and gave her the … Open

Travel guide to Spetses Island
Spetses Island is always incredibly popular with fans of eco-tourism. Despite an active development of the tourist infrastructure, which has become particularly active in recent years, coastal water still amazes visitors with its transparency. The island has ideal conditions for various sea creatures. Besides divers, numerous scientists from different parts of the world come to this place. Spetses is an ideal place … Open

Traditions and mentality of Spetses Island
Siesta is a sacred ritual for Greeks. Don’t plan shopping or a visit to a tavern or bank in the period from two to five o’clock. Locals spend this time lying on a beach or sleeping at home. After the working day, locals go to taverns. You will hardly find a free table in a tavern in the evening. Greeks love to meet with friends and family in a tavern. They have a meal and drink alcohol under folk music. … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants
Souvladzikos serve delicious souvlaki which was known even in ancient times. It is a local variant of kebab. Souvlaki can be made of lamb, chicken, seafood and even vegetables. It is grilled on a skewer and usually eaten straight off the skewer. Souvlaki is often taken away and eaten on the go. Souvlaki with vegetables, sauce and fries in a pita is called gyro. Be sure to try the horiatiki salad. It is known as … Open
