History of Spetses
Sadly and unlike the rest of Greece, Spetses does not have much to offer in archaeological findings. The earliest evidence of man on Spetses comes in the shape of two Mesolithic flint spear-heads. These are thought to indicate a passing visit by hunters from the Fraghthi cave on the mainland who were searching for water. Spetses' first inhabitants appear to have been mostly just passing through, on their way from the Peloponnese to the Cyclades. However, the island can be proud of its historical importance because during the Greek revolution it played a rather important part in the battle for freedom from the Turks.
At the division of the Byzantine Empire, Spetses was given over to the rule of the Venetians, who were replaced by the Turks in 1460. Some time later came the Arvanite refugees from the Peloponnesus, who settled at first in the bays of Ag. Anargyri and Zogheria.
When the 1821 Revolution came, Spetses was the first of the Argo-Saronic islands to join the battle. The towns and villages of the Peloponnesus had already taken to arms, and the elders sent out a call for support to their island neighbours. The reply came back without delay, despite the fact that due to their affluence, the Spetsiots did not suffer great hardships under Turkish rule. On April 3rd the Chancellery was taken without opposition, and the ships' captains swore allegiance to the revolution. The forces of Hydra were also enlisted, after consultations between the captains of both islands.
Spetses was the home of celebrated war heroine Bouboulina. The modern Hydra class frigate F 453 Spetsai , the World War 2 era destroyer Greek destroyer Spetsai (D 98) and the historic Greek battleship Spetsai have been named after this island.
When the 1821 Revolution came, Spetses was the first of the Argo-Saronic islands to join the battle. The towns and villages of the Peloponnesus had already taken to arms, and the elders sent out a call for support to their island neighbours. The reply came back without delay, despite the fact that due to their affluence, the Spetsiots did not suffer great hardships under Turkish rule. On April 3rd the Chancellery was taken without opposition, and the ships' captains swore allegiance to the revolution. The forces of Hydra were also enlisted, after consultations between the captains of both islands.
After 1825, the Spetses merchant fleet continued to prosper for another twenty years, but then it fell into decline, taking with it the population of the island. The outlook for the island began to improve again with the return of Sotirios Anargyros from the U.S. in the early 20th century. Realising that the future for Spetses lie in tourism, he put his new-found wealth to the best possible use, constructing the road around the island, building the first hotel in the Greek islands (the Possidonion), and replacing the pine-forests of the island which had been depleted to facilitate the boat-building industry. Later he built the College which bears his name, and which for 60 years educated nobility from all over Greece.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the island attracted a number wealthy Greek vacationers from Athens and elsewhere, owning villas or living on large yachts in the port. Some had children who became students of the Anargirios School. Although some hotels were present, tourists often stayed in purpose-built holiday homes. From the 1980s, these were often supplanted by north European tourists, especially from Britain, who were attracted by the low cost of a holiday.
Region: Argosaronic Gulf
Place: aegean islands, Argo Saronic Gulf, Dapia, Greek Island, Spetses, sporades
You will find here: Ancient monuments, Beach, Festivals and culture, Museums
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- Spetses
The island of Spetses is a short distance from Greece's capital and is a popular option for many Athenians that want a few days away on an island. It is a relatively small island yet it attracts a large amount of Greek and foreign tourists. Ferries and high-speed hydrofoils arrive regularly from Piraeus and Tyros and Leonidio and Nafplion on the Peloponnese.
Related places: Agia Marina,Agia Paraskevi,Agioi Anargiroi,Agios Mamas,College beach,Dapia,Spetses,sporades
- Nightlife on Spetses
Spetses is a very popular option for young Athenians interested in a fun weekend on an island. There are many bars and clubs that are more than happy to offer their services from afternoon to the early hours of the morning.
Related places: Agia Marina,Agia Paraskevi,Agios Mamas,Dapia,Old Harbor,Palio Limani,Spetses,Spetses Centre
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The island of Alonissos (or Alonnisos, as the greek spelling goes) is located on the north-western part of the Aegean Sea, and is part of the North Sporades island group. Quiet and out of the main tourist routes, Alonissos features unspoiled nature, crystal clear beaches and picturesque bays. The island is popular with sail boat travellers as its fiord-like coastline offers calm waters and privacy. As the seat of the first national marine park of Greece, Alonissos also attracts naturalists and volunteers who work toward the preservation of the Monachus-Monachus Mediterranean seal (monk seal).
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- Travel to ... Icaria (ikaria) island
Icaria belongs to the dodekanese islands complex of Eastern Aegean sea. Icaria is located to the west of Samos and its first name was Dolichi but it was finally named after the Greek Mythology hero Icarus, the first man that ever managed to fly according to the deadalus and icarus myth.
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- Restaurants in Athens
In Athens, guests can choose to eat in a different way for every single day of their stay since numerous gourmet spots will satisfy their appetite. One can indulge in the traditional Greek cuisine of taverns and Mediterranean style restaurants. Moreover, those who prefer international or exotic gastronomy can choose from a wide variety of international cuisine restaurants. The price ranges vary, however, quality and hospitality remain above average. Finally, another significant factor adding to the appeal of a Greek restaurant would be the area of its location.
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- Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital of the island of crete, located at the north of the island. Heraklion is the largest city of crete and one the largest in greece. With a population of around 150.000 people and more than 200.000 in the metropolitan area, it is the administrative and economic center of crete.
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- Travel to Cyclades, travel to Syros
The island of Syros is located in the middle of the cycladic islands. Proud of its long history, Syros used to be the cultural and trade centre of the Aegean in the 19th century. Its capital, Hermoupolis or Ermoupolis, named after the Greek God Hermes, was Greece’s principal port and is today the largest town of the Cyclades, the capital of the archipelago and its cultural, administrative and economic centre. If you choose to visit Syros, you will not have to miss on quality concerts, theatre performances as well as art exhibitions.
Related places: Cyclades,Cycladic Islands,Syros
- Spetses
The island of Spetses is a short distance from Greece's capital and is a popular option for many Athenians that want a few days away on an island. It is a relatively small island yet it attracts a large amount of Greek and foreign tourists. Ferries and high-speed hydrofoils arrive regularly from Piraeus and Tyros and Leonidio and Nafplion on the Peloponnese.
Related places: Agia Marina,Agia Paraskevi,Agioi Anargiroi,Agios Mamas,College beach,Dapia,Spetses,sporades
- Travel to Athens
Athens, the capital of greece can be accessed by boat as well as by air transportation.Both the port and the airport can be accessed by bus, train/suburban railroad or even taxi hire.
Related places: athens,center of athens,city of athens,Eleytherios Venizelos Airport,pireaus
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Travel to Greece facts
- 15 International Airports
- 51 marinas
- 227 inhabited islands ( out of 6000 greek islands)
- 430 beaches awarded with the blue flag.
- 9,111 hotels with 693,252 rooms:
- 176 5-star hotels
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- 1804 3-star hotels
- 4460 2-star hotels
- 1677 1-star hotels
- 752 spas.
- 17 Monuments of Cultural Heritage according to the UNESCO catalogue.
- 124 Museums
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