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Our Recommendations
We hope you have some time to explore the island while you’re here!
From seaside tavernas and morning coffee in Dapia to hidden beaches and walks through the Old Harbor, here are some of our favorite ways to experience Spetses.
Good Eats
One of the oldest tavernas on Spetses, Patralis has been serving seafood since 1935. A longtime island favorite for simply prepared fresh fish, seafood, and a relaxed dinner overlooking the water.
Set among the traditional shipyards of the Old Harbor, Tarsanas is one of the island’s classic seafood restaurants. Come for fresh fish, Mediterranean dishes, and dinner right by the water in one of the most characteristically Spetsiot settings.
A beloved waterfront restaurant in Kounoupitsa, perched directly above the sea. Known for seafood, pasta, and seafood risotto, it’s especially good for a long lunch or relaxed dinner with a view.
The award-winning restaurant at the Poseidonion Grand Hotel, serving contemporary Greek cuisine inspired by local traditions. A more refined choice for a special dinner, with an elegant setting overlooking Dapia and the sea.
An elegant Old Harbor favorite set in a historic building that once housed Spetses’ first Port Authority, dating to 1802. Come for refined Greek cuisine and dinner under the stars on its beautiful terrace overlooking the harbor.
A new restaurant in town, sharing the love of Corfu, Crete, and Spetses all in one. Known for the owner’s grandmother’s recipes in a refined approach.
A rustic local taverna tucked away from the waterfront in Kokkinaria, best known for grilled meats and traditional Greek dishes. A great choice when you want something casual, authentic, and away from the busier harbor scene.
Housed in a restored 19th-century olive press in the Old Harbor, Liotrivi combines Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with one of the island’s most romantic waterfront settings. A beautiful choice for dinner as the harbor lights come on
A unique farm-to-table dining experience at the Poseidonion’s organic farm in the hills of Spetses. Dinner is served outdoors among the gardens, with seasonal dishes built around produce grown and handpicked on the farm. A beautiful choice for something a little different from the island’s waterfront restaurants.
A relaxed traditional taverna in Agios Mamas serving straightforward Greek and local Spetsiot dishes. Come for simple, classic food and a more casual atmosphere close to the sea.
A casual souvlaki and grill spot right by the water. Perfect for an easy lunch, quick dinner, or late-night gyro when you want something simple and unfussy. The one we like!
Coffee & Sweets
Roussos
A classic café overlooking Dapia harbor — perfect for a morning coffee, breakfast, or a quick stop before catching a boat.
EU Bakery
A contemporary bakery and coffee stop with fresh pastries, breads, savory bites, and sweets.
Tiramisu
A cozy café and dessert shop known for homemade cakes and sweets — including, of course, its namesake tiramisu.
Karagiannes Bakery
A traditional bakery for fresh bread, pastries, and savory Greek pies. A great casual stop for a tiropita or something to take with you for the day.
Kapetanessa
A chic spot for coffee, breakfast, and something sweet while exploring the island.
Il Posto
The perfect stop for gelato while strolling through Dapia.
Vanilla
A local pastry shop for cakes, desserts, and beautifully made sweets.
To Roloi Bakery
A traditional neighborhood bakery for fresh bread, pastries, and Greek pies — an easy, no-frills breakfast stop.
Swim
Agioi Anargyroi
One of the island’s largest and best-known beaches, on the southwest coast. It has sunbeds, a beach bar, restaurant, and watersports, and is also the jumping-off point for a short swim or walk to Bekiri Cave. You can get there by bus from Agios Mamas, taxi, scooter, ATV or sea taxi.
Kaiki Beach
The easiest beach option from town and the most social of the four. Kaiki is an organized beach club with sunbeds, a full restaurant and bar, plus watersports including paddleboarding, jet skis, tubing, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. It can be reached on foot from Dapia, or by bike, scooter, taxi, sea taxi, carriage, or bus.
Zogeria
One of the most scenic and secluded beaches on Spetses, set in a protected pine-covered bay. There is a simple traditional taverna just behind the beach, making it a great choice for swimming followed by a casual lunch. Zogeria is best reached by sea taxi from Dapia; you can also get there by scooter, ATV or bike, although the final approach is off-road.
Agia Paraskevi
A beautiful pine-backed beach with clear water and a quieter feel than Kaiki. It has sunbeds and a beach bar, but fewer facilities than Agioi Anargyroi, making it a better choice for a relaxed beach afternoon. It is the final stop on the Agios Mamas bus route and can also be reached by taxi, scooter, ATV or sea taxi.
Explore
Bouboulina Museum
Laskarina Bouboulina is one of the most important figures in the history of Spetses. A wealthy shipowner, she used her fortune and her own fleet to support the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire in 1821, personally commanding ships during the revolution. Spetses was the first island to raise the revolutionary flag, and Bouboulina became one of its most celebrated leaders. Her 300-year-old family home is now a museum, with weapons, personal belongings, books, porcelain, and other objects connected to her life and the Revolution.
Walk from Dapia to the Old Harbor
Start in Dapia, the main harbor and center of town, ideally in front of the Poseidonion Grand Hotel, and follow the waterfront east toward Agios Mamas and then on to the Old Harbor. The walk takes roughly 20–25 minutes without stops, but allow much longer — you'll pass neoclassical mansions, small beaches, churches, cafés, and some of the prettiest stretches of waterfront on the island. We especially recommend doing it in the early evening, when the heat has eased and the waterfront feels calmer, then staying in the Old Harbor for dinner or drinks.
Bike Around the Island
Starting from Dapia or the Old Harbor, follow the coastal road around the island past pine forests, secluded coves, and many of Spetses' best beaches. Along the way you'll pass areas including Agia Marina, Agioi Anargyroi, Agia Paraskevi, and Zogeria before looping back toward town. An e-bike or an ATV is the easiest option if you want to enjoy the scenery without turning it into a serious workout.
If you don't want to circle the entire island, ride from Dapia through the Old Harbor and continue toward Agia Marina and the lighthouse. It gives you some of the island's prettiest waterfront scenery and historic sights without committing to the full 26 km loop.
Wander the Back Streets of Spetses
Don't limit yourself to the waterfront. Head inland from Dapia or the Old Harbor and wander through the narrow lanes behind town. You'll find whitewashed churches, bougainvillea-covered walls, old captains' houses, small squares, and the neoclassical architecture that gives Spetses its distinctive character.
Keep an eye out for Pityousa Square, and try to find the distinctive stone-covered path leading to it — one of those small details that makes wandering through Spetses feel special.
There’s no need to follow a strict route. Getting a little lost is part of the experience.
After Hours
Bikini
One of Spetses’ best-known nightlife spots in the Old Harbor. Come for cocktails by the water and stay as the atmosphere gets livelier later in the evening.
Mourayo
A Spetses institution in the Old Harbor that starts as a waterfront restaurant and turns into a late-night bar as the evening goes on. Stay after midnight for cocktails, music, and dancing.
Hono & Lulu
A fun waterfront cocktail bar in the Old Harbor with creative drinks and a lively atmosphere. A great place to start the night after dinner.
Roussos
A classic spot right on Dapia harbor where people linger after dinner for coffee, dessert, or a relaxed drink. Perfect for sitting by the water, people-watching, and enjoying the evening without the louder late-night scene.