On a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim – one free pleasure that is still available ...

Just two hours by ferry from Athens or a quick 10-minute boat taxi from mainland Porto Heli, Spetses has somehow remained off the radar—quietly sidestepping the throngs of travelers that descend on ...

Acropolis Now: HRH Princess Tatiana of Greece's guide to Spetses Orange blossom, regattas and a grande dame of a hotel: HRH Princess Tatiana of Greece invites you to her slice of paradise By Tatler 11 ...

Navigable by electric bike, this historic island is full of charm, from its picturesque Old Harbour to hidden beaches where pines reach the water. It’s early evening on the quiet coastal road that ...

07:57, Fri, Feb 28, 2025 Updated: 08:04, Fri, Feb 28, 2025 Spetses is an island among the Saronic Islands group in Attica, Greece. It has a population of just 3,800 and its name refers to ‘spices’. In ...

Resentful locals and moneyed visitors is never a good mix for long-term tourism success, but it's great for capturing snapshots of the current economic state. On a jetty alongside the town beach a ...

Under the theme of MEMNISO -ancient Greek for “to remember”- this year’s workshop took place from the 26th of July to the 12th of August, with the participation of more than 170 students and young ...

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. Spetses (or “Spice”, as the Venetians decided to name it back in the 15th Century), is ...