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You can bring a craft in the form of the ship from Spetses. Locals are very proud of the victory in the battle of 1822, so all the types of naval souvenirs are popular here. You can also pay your attention to a truly Greek souvenir, matopetra. Locals believe that this souvenir protects from the evil eye. Even if you are not a superstitious person, matopetra deserves your attention because it is just a nice accessory. 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 at a low price. There are many churches on Spetses and almost all of the locals are orthodox Christians. A great number of religious items is sold here. You can buy different icons here: from simple patterns to carved images with a framework made of precious metals. You should know that these icons don’t have any cultural value. Local laces and embroidered napkins, towels and tablecloths are popular among tourists. Greek furiers and jewellers produce high quality products. Many jewellery is made in a unique Byzantine technique which is used only in Greece. Olive oil is a traditional Greek souvenir which can be useful for everyone. You … Read further

Our guide to Spetses Island

Attractions and active leisure

You can easily reach most of the beaches on Spetses. Agios Mamas is a large sandy beach near the capital. It attracts tourists with shallow clear water and rich nature. The beach is always full of people and it becomes an open-air dancefloor at night. Agios Nikolaos is a small beach with sand and pebbles. The beach is not organized but people love this tranquil secluded place. Kanapitsa is a pebble beach near … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

There are also many delicious meat dishes on the island. Some of them are stewed beef stifado, pastitsio (pasta with ground meat and bechamel sauce), loukaniko sausages, moussaka (a layered dish with ground meat, potatoes and eggplant) and dolma (grape leaves stuffed with meat). Moreover, you should definitely try stewed rabbit, roast rooster and louza, cured pork. Bifteki is ground beef burgers and keftedakia, … Open

Traditions and mentality of Spetses Island

Greeks don’t lie and they try to express their feelings openly. If a Greek wants to sing or laugh, he will do it even in public transport. Remember that locals are very emotional people. They interrupt each other, use a lot of hand movements and raise their voice. Moreover, they love to touch people during conversation. It is just a norm of behaviour for local inhabitants. While communicating with Greeks, … 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

Spetses Island for children - what to visit

Be sure to walk with your child in city-port Spetses, which is the capital of the island. It is filled with an amazing atmosphere which is usual for small Greek islands. You can not only admire amazing views of the settlement but also explore white yachts and gorgeous mansions of aristocrats who lived here because of picturesque landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. You can take your child to the central square and … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Olive oil is a traditional Greek souvenir which can be useful for everyone. You will hardly find a Greek house without a couple of olive oil bottles. There are souvenir packages in the shape of amphorae or famous Greek characters. The best one is cold pressed oil with low acidity level. However, if you are not looking for a beautiful package, you can buy a 1-litre plastic bottle or 3 or 5-litre jerrycans. If you … Open

Greece - moving around the country

The busiest and most basic routes are air-conditioned. However, in remote regions, the bus service operates old vehicles. Buses from villages outside the resort areas run daily. The most remote settlements are serviced only 1-2 times a week. The cost of a bus ticket is about 4 euros per 100 kilometers. It is worth noting that most of the Greek cities are quite small, and they can be easily walked. Therefore, it makes sense to spend money on buses only for traveling between cities or for moving within such large cities as Athens, Patra, Thessaloniki or Kalamata. The railway is an alternative to buses. However, it is worth noting that the railroad doesn’t go through all regions of mainland Greece. Before Olympic Games, the country has repaired the roads and slightly expanded the route. Trains in Greece are represented by two classes. The difference between the first and second class that connect towns, is quite insufficient. Travelers don’t have to wait for the special comfort. … Open

Nature and parks of Greece

Samaria Gorge is the largest in Europe; its length is about 18 kilometers. It is located on the island of Crete that is one of the most picturesque islands in the country. There is the national park of the same name. The gorge was inhabited since ancient times. You can still find the ruins of the temples of Apollo and Artemis; in the 4th century BC, it housed the city of Tarra. The park has a rich flora and fauna. The forest is inhabited by a rare Kri-Kri goat, which can be found only in the mountains of Crete. Among the animals in the park, you can meet badgers, wild cat, marten, and various birds. … Open

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