Spetses Sights & Attractions
Discover the Best Sights in Spetses!
Spetses is an island with a long history and naval tradition. Those are apparent throughout the picturesque Spetses Town, where most of the island's attractions are found at.
In brief, the sights you shouldn't skip visiting include the Old Harbor, the Museum of Bouboulina, the Anargyrios and Korgialenios School and the Spetses Museum.
You can see the best Sights of Spetses below: Museums, Churches, Castles, and more points of interest. You can filter all attractions by category and location.
After seeing all the sights, don't miss to check out All Things to Do in Spetses (best beaches, villages, restaurants, and more)
Old Harbor
OtherThe Old Harbor of Spetses is located only 1.5 km away from Dapia. It was an important shipbuilding center during the 18th and 19th centuries and is now a picturesque area that enchants people throughout the year.
Lighthouse
OtherThe imposing 27-meter lighthouse of Spetses is a simple structure near the old port of the island, created in 1831 and operating to this day. It is one of the first lighthouses in Greece.
Museum
MuseumsThe Museum of Spetses is housed in the Mansion of Hatzigiannis-Mexis, the first governor of the island. It hosts items that evince the history of Spetses from the ancient until modern times.
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Bouboulina Museum
MuseumsThe Bouboulina Museum is a museum housed in the old mansion of heroine Laskarina Bouboulina, featuring lots of exhibits from her time, her weaponry, and her personal life, amongst others.
Anargyrios School
Cultural CentresThe Anargyrios and Korgialeneios School on Spetses was founded in 1927. When the school opened, it had only 4 male students; yet by the time the institution shut down (1983), it had many graduates who worked in Greece and abroad in important posts.
Church of Agios Nikolaos
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Cave of Bekiris
OtherBekiris Cave is a gorgeous yet a bit difficult-to-access place. You can reach it by boat or through a track path from Agioi Anargyroi beach. It has a tiny, sandy beach inside and formations of stalactites and stalagmites.
Church of Panagia Armata
ChurchesThe Church of Panagia Armata was built between 1824 and 1830 by Captain Ioannis Koutsis, to commemorate the defeat of the Ottoman fleet by the Greeks on the 8th of September, 1822. To this day, it is one of the most lovely beaches on the island.
Church of Agios Mamas
ChurchesA quaint beautifully restored chapel dedicated to Saint Mamas, on the very seafront of Spetses. It hosts a memorable annual celebration every September.
Monastery of Agioi Pantes
ChurchesThis Monastery was established in the early 19th century. It is located on top of a hill and gives a great view of the town and the sea. In the cemetery in front of the monastery, there are the tombs of some very important local figures.
Church of Agia Paraskevi
ChurchesThe tiny chapel of Agia Paraskevi is located right on the beach with the same name. It has a traditional style and it opens only on its name day, July 26th.
Church of the Three Martyrs from Spetses
ChurchesOverlooking the old harbor and offering great views, the church of the three martyrs from Spetses is an impressive church with magnificent domes.
Church of Resurrection
ChurchesThis lovely red chapel lies close to Ligoneri Beach. It is a seaside church, offering beautiful views of the seascape.
Anargyros Mansion
GeneralChurch of Panagia Gorgoepikoos
ChurchesThe church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos is a comparatively new convent not far from the Monastery of Agioi Pantes. Its annual celebrations follow the dates of the old (Julian) calendar.
Church of Panagia Elona
ChurchesThe church of Panagia Elona is a picturesque church on the hill of Elonas, next to ruined farmhouses and an abandoned mansion.
Church of Agia Triada
ChurchesAn impressive late-18th-century church in the area of Kasteli, the church of Agia Triada boasts a magnificent ornately carved wooden altarpiece, a unique belfry, interesting icons with Renaissance influences and other beautiful decorations.
Church of Agios Ioannis
ChurchesA picturesque church erected in 1822 and funded by Laskarina Bouboulina, a female naval commander who played a key role in the Greek War of Independence.
Church of Prophet Elias
ChurchesThe church of Prophet Elias is a picturesque chapel looming among verdant trees on the island’s highest point, 245 meters above sea level.
Statue of Bouboulina
OtherStanding in the heart of Dapia Port, this impressive statue portrays Laskarina Bouboulina, the first woman to attain the rank of admiral during the 1821 Greek War of Independence.
Park of Historical Monuments
OtherThe Municipal Park of Historical Monuments is a unique open-air exhibition of sculptures by the famous artist Natalia Mela, who has also created the statue of Bouboulina. Being in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural landscape, they offer a truly marvelous sight.