Greek island of Saronic Gulf, Spetses is an ideal vacation or weekend getaway destination with natural beauty, two-faced history and corresponding elegance. Well-forested with pine trees, having crystal clear seas and narrow cobbled streets, Spetses is synonym with relaxation and is in fact just forty-five minutes away by ferry from Athens. Well-known for the naval prowess and stately Victorian villas of the early ‘forget the stormy history, 19 th century, the island has a serene vibe that makes it perfect for both a prestige and natural beauty;it has a vacation of culture and leisure.
Yes, what concerns car traffic, Spetses is actually car free, which could hardly be a drawback. Tourists can wander the streets of the island in bicycles, horse-drawn carriages or scooters, and visit taverns, designer shops, chic coffee shops on the coast. No visit to Syros can be complete without visiting Old Harbor (Palio Limani) where multitudes of luxurious yachts moor alongside fishing boats and where old ship-building yards remind every visitor of the island’s maritime tradition.
For the readers who are planning to book a luxurious house for their stay, Spetses boasts of extraordinary villa leasing services. These private, full service luxury villas combine comfortable contemporary living with local Greece influenced architecture with ample terrace space, private swimming pools and stunning Aegean Sea views. Whether secluded in the distinctive Newton-like setting of pine woodlands or built on a cliff atop the sunny seaside, one had privacy, seclusion and the most luxurious feeling which each villa may provide.
Visitors get a chance to choose to live in Spetses, more specifically in a luxury villa while also gaining a chance to embrace nature. Most villas offer luxury services including cook, beauty treatments, and boat services, thus making the villas unique for clients. With these fully equipped and serviced luxury villas, families, couples as well as groups will have a delightful sightseeing experience of this splendid Greek Island destination of Spetses.