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GENERAL INFO

Spetses is the last in line, island of the Argosaronic Gulf and only 51 nautical miles away from Piraeus. It is approx. 25,25 sq meters in size and with a population of 3,427. The city of Spetses was and continues being a historical reflection of residential nobility, and long lasting tradition. The island resists even to date, from the storming through of cars and in fact of any motorized vehicles, thus offering to both is residents and also to all its visitors a unique calmness.

Dapia the most important gunnery of the island was a place of gathering for the captain's during the revolution and was and is the commercial center of the island. The incredible mansions of Hatzigianni Mexi, powerful elder of Spetses and the first governor of the island, now houses the museum of Spetses.

The old harbor

Smaller is size and with some French influence is the house of Theodoraki Mexi. In front of Bouboulinas Square you will find the mansion for Soritios Anargyros. The mansion of Lasksrina Bouboulina is located at the edge of the park. The road heading right from the harbor starts and advances throughout the whole length of the wharf to finally reach the old port.

While on this road you will have the chance to see the post Byzantine metropolis of the island, that once used to be a monastery and is dedicated to Saint Nikolas. Worthwhile your attention is the mansion of Vamvas, with its rare for the local buildings, multiple architectural forms. Standing out from the rest of the mansions, is the mansion of Theohari. Finally you will reach Baltiza or best known as the old port of the island.


At the area of Evangelistria you will see the adjacently built mansion of Anagnostis Botasis. Near the lighthouse you will come across the church of Panagia Armata and also the infamous Cannons promenade that stretches out to approximately 1 klm. (You will come across several cannons through out your walk)
During the Easter season the church of Analysis revives the old tradition of the throwing of fireworks and also the burning of an old boat by the young people.

Kounoupitsa is situated at the north part of the island and was established during the revolution of 1821. The far most part of Kounoupitsa is called Souribouti. In this area you will only find small houses. Between them you will have the chance to see the house of G. Boukouris, which stands out from the rest.

On the outskirts of the city you will find the establishments of the Anargirion and Corgialenion schools of Spetses, were only a few years back, offspring of both Greek and foreign wealthy families, use to board and study here.

The harbor from above

Very near to the schools, you will see the magnificent hotel of Kasteli, were a lot of the visitors of the islands choose for their accommodation during their stay on the island. Southwest of Kounoupitsa and over the hill you will come across a Kasteli- (castle) that was built in the 1800, and housed the city of Spetses in the past. 
 
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