Spetses, in the Saronic Islands, is a municipality in the Islands regional unit of Attica, Greece. The town of Spetses is the only large settlement.

Population in Spetses

3,748 people in the municipality at the 2021 census. The town of Spetses had 3,661.

Internet Speed in Spetses

As of August 2022, Spetses town had 4G from Cosmote and Vodafone, nothing from Wind, and no signal on the rest of the island. 5G had not reached the area.

Currency & Banking in Spetses

Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1205 USD, so 1 USD = 0.8925 EUR.

Tap water is drinkable in most places a visitor would go. It often tastes poor, and many people prefer bottled water. Supplies on small islands are a separate case and are often heavily chlorinated.

230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).

Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or ID. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 14.50 euro for 30 days, with 9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS. Vodafone Data Day is 1.20 euro for 15 GB for 24 hours.

Banking for Expats in Spetses

Revolut and Wise widely accepted; Alpha Bank for local accounts

Accommodation in Spetses

Almost all beds are in Spetses town. Dapia is convenient and can be noisy, the Old Harbour about 20 minutes east is more atmospheric, and the strip west toward Hotel Spetses and Kaiki is quieter. The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Dapia opened in 1914 and still takes guests. Phone +30 22980 74553.

Cashless Friendly in Spetses

Yes, most restaurants and shops accept cards, but carry cash for small horse-carriage rides

Short Term Rentals in Spetses

Armata Boutique Hotel, Economou Mansion and Orloff Resort are named places to stay. Orloff Resort is a hotel with a pool at the Old Port.

Budget Accommodation in Spetses

Rooms are often small and summer prices are high. Book ahead for summer weekends and for Easter week. The travel guide does not publish a budget nightly rate.

Best Area to Stay for Tourists in Spetses

Dapia (the main harbor) for convenience and proximity to ferries

Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads in Spetses

The strip west of Dapia, about a 20-minute walk toward Hotel Spetses and Kaiki Beach, is the quieter side. The Old Harbour is more atmospheric and is the nightlife strip.

Best Coworking Space in Spetses

No dedicated coworking room was found. Several cafes offer internet for a fee, and which cafes do so keeps changing.

Best Cafe for Work in Spetses

Clock Spetses (Dapia) - strong Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a laptop-friendly deck

Networking Events in Spetses

The Armata week in September includes concerts and other cultural events. The Anargyrios School hosts cultural events in its ancient theatre.

Social Events for Expats in Spetses

The Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta is a June weekend of races in the strait between Spetses and Kosta.

Best Taxi/Ride App in Spetses

Visitors cannot bring a private car, and no ride-hailing app was named. Four land taxis serve the island, horse-drawn carriages run in high season, and water taxis run year-round to the beaches and the Peloponnese shore.

Bike/Scooter Rental in Spetses

Bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles are the usual way around, and plenty are for hire. Only the ordinary ferry carries motorcycles and bikes.

Best Beach Nearby in Spetses

Kaiki Beach, also called College Beach, is about a 20-minute walk west of Dapia, across from the Anargyrios College, with sunbeds for rent. Agia Marina is about 2 kilometres south of town.

Top Regional Airline in Spetses

Aegean Airlines (via Athens International Airport AIA)

Top International Airline in Spetses

Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways (to Athens)

Highway Access in Spetses

There is no road bridge. Visitors park at Kosta on the Peloponnese for 5 euros a day and cross on the Katerina Star (15 minutes, 3 euros) or a caique (5 minutes, 23 euros). Only locally registered private cars may stay on the island. Taxis and delivery vehicles may enter the town.

Main Train/Transit Hub in Spetses

Spetses has no railway. Boats use the ferry terminal in town. The municipality lists Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines and Magic Sea Ferries.

Public Transport Passes in Spetses

There is no monthly transit pass. In high season two buses link the town with Agioi Anargyroi and Agia Paraskevi on one side and Ligoneri on the other. In the low season those buses carry students.

Regional Travel in Spetses

A high-speed ticket from Piraeus to Spetses was 50 euros one way on the 28 October 2026 schedule, on Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines and Magic Sea Ferries, with crossings of about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The Hellenic Seaways 2026 table lists an adult fare of 38.50 euros from Piraeus to Spetses. On that afternoon boat the hop from Hydra takes 40 minutes, leaving Hydra at 18:10 and reaching Spetses at 18:50. A 2014 note put Porto Heli at 1.50 euros by ferry or 5.50 euros by hydrofoil.

Best Hospital in Spetses

Spetses Health Center (Dapia); for emergencies, helicopter transfer to Athens

Yoga & Wellness Centers in Spetses

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Dapia offers yoga and pilates with its instructors, on the beach or indoors, including private classes. Ask the concierge for the price.

Gyms & Fitness Centers in Spetses

The Spetses Gym (near the central square) - day pass approx. €10

Laundry Services in Spetses

Spetses Laundry (near the secondary school) - €15 per service wash

Best Food Delivery App in Spetses

Phoned-in orders only (Fate-Paketo); most tavernas like 'Liotrivi' deliver locally

Best Local Dish to Try in Spetses

Lazaros, in Kastelli a few hundred metres inland from Dapia, is an old taverna whose specialty is goat fricassee, with barrel wine. Phone +30 22980 72600.

Vegan/Vegetarian Options in Spetses

Restaurants aimed only at vegans are practically absent outside Athens and Thessaloniki. On the Verandah, at the Poseidonion, serves Greek dishes that use the hotel organic farm. In a taverna, ask for nistisimo, fasting food, and check for honey and seafood.

Best Dessert Spots in Spetses

Amygdalota, almond cakes dusted with icing sugar, are the local sweet. The travel guide names the pastry shops Klimis and Politis.

Affordable Shopping Spots in Spetses

Kritikos Supermarket (Town Center) for standard grocery prices

E-commerce/Online Store in Spetses

Skroutz.gr (The Greek Amazon equivalent) ships to the island via courier

Grocery Delivery in Spetses

AB Vassilopoulos (Order online for scheduled boat delivery from mainland)

Bar/Nightlife Area in Spetses

The Old Harbour, Palia Limani, is the nightlife strip, about a half-hour walk from Dapia, with cafes, bars and restaurants. The coastal road is closed to vehicles on summer evenings.

Local Brewery in Spetses

No local brewery; local craft beers like 'Nissos' (from Tinos) are widely served

Balcony Wine Bar, just east of Dapia, with the entrance on the shopping lane one street inland, serves light meals and a short list of Greek wines, including Santorini whites.

Street Food Stalls in Spetses

Souvlaki Spetsone (Dapia) - Gyros for €4.50

Popular International Cuisine in Spetses

Orloff Resort, at the Old Port, is a hotel with a pool. The travel guide does not describe an Italian restaurant there.

Must-See Landmarks in Spetses

The Poseidonion Grand Hotel, on Dapia, opened in 1914 and is still a hotel. Phone +30 22980 74553.

Museums & Art Venues in Spetses

The Spetses Museum is the mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis and opened as the state museum in 1938. It is a five-minute walk southwest of the harbour, open Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 15:00, admission 3 euros.

Historical Sites in Spetses

The Bouboulina Museum is the mansion of Laskarina Bouboulina. It is private, founded in 1991, and gives guided tours in Greek and English. The travel guide lists admission at 5 euros, daily in high season.

Religious Sites in Spetses

The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, above the Old Harbour, is the cathedral and the patron church of sailors. It was a monastery from 1700. The blessing that opened the 1821 revolution was held there on 3 April 1821. The bell tower, of Tinos marble, dates from 1805.

Annual Events in Spetses

The Armata festival fills the second weekend of September. It remembers the naval battle of 8 September 1822 and ends with a staged burning of an Ottoman flagship and fireworks in the harbour. Easter week is the other peak, and rooms sell out.

Cultural Districts in Spetses

Dapia is the town-centre harbour, with the ferries. The Old Harbour, about a half-hour walk east, is the evening strip of mansions, the marina and the bars.

Theater Venues in Spetses

The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School, founded in the early 20th century on the model of Eton, has an ancient theatre and now hosts cultural events.

Local Markets in Spetses

Farmers market held near the clock square on Saturday mornings

Spetses Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information

Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City: Spetses, in the Saronic Islands, is a municipality in the Islands regional unit of Attica, Greece. The town of Spetses is the only large settlement. 1
Population: 3,748 people in the municipality at the 2021 census. The town of Spetses had 3,661. 1 20
Internet Speed: As of August 2022, Spetses town had 4G from Cosmote and Vodafone, nothing from Wind, and no signal on the rest of the island. 5G had not reached the area. 2
Currency & Banking: Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1205 USD, so 1 USD = 0.8925 EUR. 4
Tap Water: Tap water is drinkable in most places a visitor would go. It often tastes poor, and many people prefer bottled water. Supplies on small islands are a separate case and are often heavily chlorinated. 3
Power: 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko). 3
SIM Card: Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or ID. Vodafone Combo 9GB is 14.50 euro for 30 days, with 9 GB, unlimited national calls and 100 SMS. Vodafone Data Day is 1.20 euro for 15 GB for 24 hours. 5 3 25
Banking for Expats: Revolut and Wise widely accepted; Alpha Bank for local accounts
Accommodation: Almost all beds are in Spetses town. Dapia is convenient and can be noisy, the Old Harbour about 20 minutes east is more atmospheric, and the strip west toward Hotel Spetses and Kaiki is quieter. The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Dapia opened in 1914 and still takes guests. Phone +30 22980 74553. 2 18
Cashless Friendly: Yes, most restaurants and shops accept cards, but carry cash for small horse-carriage rides
Short Term Rentals: Armata Boutique Hotel, Economou Mansion and Orloff Resort are named places to stay. Orloff Resort is a hotel with a pool at the Old Port. 2
Budget Accommodation: Rooms are often small and summer prices are high. Book ahead for summer weekends and for Easter week. The travel guide does not publish a budget nightly rate. 2
Best Area to Stay for Tourists: Dapia (the main harbor) for convenience and proximity to ferries 2
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads: The strip west of Dapia, about a 20-minute walk toward Hotel Spetses and Kaiki Beach, is the quieter side. The Old Harbour is more atmospheric and is the nightlife strip. 2

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space: No dedicated coworking room was found. Several cafes offer internet for a fee, and which cafes do so keeps changing. 2
Best Cafe for Work: Clock Spetses (Dapia) - strong Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a laptop-friendly deck
Networking Events: The Armata week in September includes concerts and other cultural events. The Anargyrios School hosts cultural events in its ancient theatre. 2 20
Social Events for Expats: The Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta is a June weekend of races in the strait between Spetses and Kosta. 1

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App: Visitors cannot bring a private car, and no ride-hailing app was named. Four land taxis serve the island, horse-drawn carriages run in high season, and water taxis run year-round to the beaches and the Peloponnese shore. 2 1
Bike/Scooter Rental: Bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles are the usual way around, and plenty are for hire. Only the ordinary ferry carries motorcycles and bikes. 1 2
Best Beach Nearby: Kaiki Beach, also called College Beach, is about a 20-minute walk west of Dapia, across from the Anargyrios College, with sunbeds for rent. Agia Marina is about 2 kilometres south of town. 2 1
Top Regional Airline: Aegean Airlines (via Athens International Airport AIA)
Top International Airline: Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways (to Athens)
Highway Access: There is no road bridge. Visitors park at Kosta on the Peloponnese for 5 euros a day and cross on the Katerina Star (15 minutes, 3 euros) or a caique (5 minutes, 23 euros). Only locally registered private cars may stay on the island. Taxis and delivery vehicles may enter the town. 2 1
Main Train/Transit Hub: Spetses has no railway. Boats use the ferry terminal in town. The municipality lists Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines and Magic Sea Ferries. 20 24 2
Public Transport Passes: There is no monthly transit pass. In high season two buses link the town with Agioi Anargyroi and Agia Paraskevi on one side and Ligoneri on the other. In the low season those buses carry students. 2
Regional Travel: A high-speed ticket from Piraeus to Spetses was 50 euros one way on the 28 October 2026 schedule, on Blue Star Ferries, Alpha Lines and Magic Sea Ferries, with crossings of about 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The Hellenic Seaways 2026 table lists an adult fare of 38.50 euros from Piraeus to Spetses. On that afternoon boat the hop from Hydra takes 40 minutes, leaving Hydra at 18:10 and reaching Spetses at 18:50. A 2014 note put Porto Heli at 1.50 euros by ferry or 5.50 euros by hydrofoil. 8 9 2

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital: Spetses Health Center (Dapia); for emergencies, helicopter transfer to Athens
Yoga & Wellness Centers: The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Dapia offers yoga and pilates with its instructors, on the beach or indoors, including private classes. Ask the concierge for the price. 19 18
Gyms & Fitness Centers: The Spetses Gym (near the central square) - day pass approx. €10
Laundry Services: Spetses Laundry (near the secondary school) - €15 per service wash

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App: Phoned-in orders only (Fate-Paketo); most tavernas like 'Liotrivi' deliver locally
Best Local Dish to Try: Lazaros, in Kastelli a few hundred metres inland from Dapia, is an old taverna whose specialty is goat fricassee, with barrel wine. Phone +30 22980 72600. 2
Vegan/Vegetarian Options: Restaurants aimed only at vegans are practically absent outside Athens and Thessaloniki. On the Verandah, at the Poseidonion, serves Greek dishes that use the hotel organic farm. In a taverna, ask for nistisimo, fasting food, and check for honey and seafood. 3 18
Best Dessert Spots: Amygdalota, almond cakes dusted with icing sugar, are the local sweet. The travel guide names the pastry shops Klimis and Politis. 2
Affordable Shopping Spots: Kritikos Supermarket (Town Center) for standard grocery prices
E-commerce/Online Store: Skroutz.gr (The Greek Amazon equivalent) ships to the island via courier
Grocery Delivery: AB Vassilopoulos (Order online for scheduled boat delivery from mainland)
Bar/Nightlife Area: The Old Harbour, Palia Limani, is the nightlife strip, about a half-hour walk from Dapia, with cafes, bars and restaurants. The coastal road is closed to vehicles on summer evenings. 2 20
Local Brewery: No local brewery; local craft beers like 'Nissos' (from Tinos) are widely served
Wine Bars: Balcony Wine Bar, just east of Dapia, with the entrance on the shopping lane one street inland, serves light meals and a short list of Greek wines, including Santorini whites. 2
Street Food Stalls: Souvlaki Spetsone (Dapia) - Gyros for €4.50
Popular International Cuisine: Orloff Resort, at the Old Port, is a hotel with a pool. The travel guide does not describe an Italian restaurant there. 2

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks: The Poseidonion Grand Hotel, on Dapia, opened in 1914 and is still a hotel. Phone +30 22980 74553. 18 23
Museums & Art Venues: The Spetses Museum is the mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis and opened as the state museum in 1938. It is a five-minute walk southwest of the harbour, open Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 15:00, admission 3 euros. 2 20 22
Historical Sites: The Bouboulina Museum is the mansion of Laskarina Bouboulina. It is private, founded in 1991, and gives guided tours in Greek and English. The travel guide lists admission at 5 euros, daily in high season. 16 2 21
Religious Sites: The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, above the Old Harbour, is the cathedral and the patron church of sailors. It was a monastery from 1700. The blessing that opened the 1821 revolution was held there on 3 April 1821. The bell tower, of Tinos marble, dates from 1805. 20
Annual Events: The Armata festival fills the second weekend of September. It remembers the naval battle of 8 September 1822 and ends with a staged burning of an Ottoman flagship and fireworks in the harbour. Easter week is the other peak, and rooms sell out. 1 2
Cultural Districts: Dapia is the town-centre harbour, with the ferries. The Old Harbour, about a half-hour walk east, is the evening strip of mansions, the marina and the bars. 2 20
Theater Venues: The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School, founded in the early 20th century on the model of Eton, has an ancient theatre and now hosts cultural events. 20 1
Local Markets: Farmers market held near the clock square on Saturday mornings
Music Scene: Live Rembetiko music at Taverna Tassos in the evenings
Street Art: An outdoor sculpture walk by Natalia Mela stands in the pine grove by the Old Harbour lighthouse, including the Gorgon that faces arriving boats. The cathedral courtyard is a traditional pebble mosaic. 20
Cooking Classes: Poseidonion 'Farm-to-Table' culinary experience at their organic farm
Art Galleries: Nord Gallery (Dapia) - Contemporary Greek artists
Historic Buildings: The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School was founded in the early 20th century by Sotirios Anargyros on the model of a British boarding school. John Fowles taught English there from 1951 to 1953. 1 20
Local Heritage: Spetses was the first Greek island to raise the revolutionary flag, on the morning of 3 April 1821, old calendar. The flag of that war carries the words Freedom or Death, and the Spetses Museum shows it. 1 20

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes: Pine forest covers much of the interior. Anargyros had pine seedlings planted in the hills, and the island is one of the most wooded in the southern Aegean. Trails encircle the island for about 25 to 30 kilometres. 1
National Parks Nearby: There is no national park on Spetses. Sounio National Park, established in 1974 and about 3,500 hectares, lies on Cape Sounion in south-east Attica. Reach it by ferry to Piraeus and then by road. 17 1
Cycling/Walking Paths: Bicycles and motorcycles are allowed and are hired in town. Trails that encircle the island total about 25 to 30 kilometres. The coastal walk from Dapia to the Old Harbour takes about half an hour. 1 2
Scenic Viewpoints: The municipality gives the highest point as 245 metres. The chapel of Profitis Ilias stands on the mountaintop, a steep climb from town, with the track continuing down to Agioi Anargyroi. 20 2
Birdwatching Locations: Turtledoves and quail migrate between Africa and Europe. In the early 20th century Athenians came from August to October to hunt them in the pine hills. 1
Bonfire-Friendly Spots: A nationwide fire ban runs from 1 May to 31 October and covers campfires, bonfires, barbecues and fireworks. Call 112 to report a fire. 3

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service: ACS Courier (Dapia) and Hellenic Post (ELTA)
Tech Repair Services: Limited; better to use 'Germanos' in nearby Kranidi (mainland)
Table Tennis Spots: Anargyrios School sports facilities
Language Classes: The Spetses Summer Schools (Academic Greek language programs)
Libraries & Study Spots: The library inside the Spetses Museum
Community Centers: The Kapodistrian Cultural Center
Gaming Lounges: Not available on the island
Casino & Gaming Halls: Loutraki Casino (Approx 1.5 hours away on the mainland)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €220,000)
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €168,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. €5,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €312,000)
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €240,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center): Approx. €5,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €464,000)
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City): Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €360,000)
Corporate Tax: 22 percent is the standard rate for legal entities. Credit institutions that use the deferred-tax regime pay 29 percent. 12
Dividend Withholding Tax: 5 percent. For an individual the withholding exhausts the tax on dividend income. 7
Tax System: Tax residents are taxed on income arising in Greece and abroad. Non-residents are taxed only on Greek-source income. Residence turns on physical presence in Greece during any 12-month period and on the centre of vital interests. The Greece tax profile uses more than 183 days for that presence test. 7 13 6
Highest Income Tax Bracket: 44 percent on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euros, from tax year 2026. The band from 40,000 to 60,000 euros is 39 percent. 6 7
VAT: 24 percent standard. 13 percent covers basic food, restaurant food service and hotel stays. Alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks served in a restaurant, stay at 24 percent. Takeaway coffee, tea and similar infusions are 13 percent. 6 percent covers human medicines, books and some other goods. A further 30 percent cut applies on Chios, Kos, Lesvos, Leros, Samos, the North Aegean islands, Samothraki and the Dodecanese when the latest census is at most 20,000 people. Spetses is not on that list. 11
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules: Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign company is attributed when the Greek taxpayer holds more than 50 percent, the foreign tax paid is less than half the Greek tax, and more than 30 percent of the profit is passive. A real business in the EU or the EEA, with staff, equipment, assets and premises, is excepted. 14
Property Tax: ENFIA is the annual tax on property rights held on 1 January. For an individual it depends on location, size, use, age, floor and the number of facades, with an extra charge when total property value is over 500,000 euros. From 2026 a Greek tax resident main home in a settlement of up to 1,500 people is charged half if that home is worth at most 400,000 euros. Settlements in the Attica region are excluded, except those in the Islands regional unit. Spetses town had 3,661 people in the 2021 census, so the town itself is above that limit. 10 1
Property Transaction Tax: 3 percent of the taxable value on a transfer that is not charged VAT, plus a municipal surcharge that brings the total rate to 3.09 percent. Notary fees are extra. 11
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads: There is no automatic exemption for foreign remote-work income. Article 5C exempts 50 percent of employment or business income arising in Greece for seven tax years if you were not a Greek tax resident in five of the previous six years, you move from an EU or EEA country or a country with a tax-cooperation agreement, you declare a stay of at least two years, and the work is for a Greek legal entity, a foreign company permanent establishment in Greece, or an individual business you carry on in Greece. Article 5A is a 100,000 euro lump-sum tax on foreign income for qualifying investors, for 15 years. 15

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Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Last changed: Oct 31, 2026

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- Best Beach Nearby Kaiki Beach (15 min walk from town) or Agia Marina Kaiki Beach, also called College Beach, is about a 20-minute walk west of Dapia, across…
- Best Coworking Space No dedicated coworking hubs; Poseidonion Grand Hotel (Business Center) offers professional… No dedicated coworking room was found. Several cafes offer internet for a fee, and which…
- Best Dessert Spots Politis (Dapia) - Famous for Spetsiotika Amygdalota (almond sweets) Amygdalota, almond cakes dusted with icing sugar, are the local sweet. The travel guide…
- Best Local Dish to Try Fish à la Spetsiota (baked fish with tomato, garlic, and breadcrumbs) Lazaros, in Kastelli a few hundred metres inland from Dapia, is an old taverna whose…
- Best Taxi/Ride App No cars allowed. Use the 'Spetses Water Taxi' service via phone +30 22980 72072 Visitors cannot bring a private car, and no ride-hailing app was named. Four land taxis…
- Bike/Scooter Rental Motos Kosta (Dapia) - Electric bikes €25/day, Scooters €30/day Bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles are the usual way around, and plenty are for hire. Only…
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- Birdwatching Locations The Zogeria bay area during migratory seasons Turtledoves and quail migrate between Africa and Europe. In the early 20th century…
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots Strictly prohibited due to high forest fire risk in summer A nationwide fire ban runs from 1 May to 31 October and covers campfires, bonfires…
- Budget Accommodation Klimis Hotel (near Dapia) approx. €65-€90/night depending on season Rooms are often small and summer prices are high. Book ahead for summer weekends and for…
- City Spetses Town, Spetses Island, Attic Islands, Greece Spetses, in the Saronic Islands, is a municipality in the Islands regional unit of Attica…
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, applicable under EU/Greek tax law Yes. Undistributed income of a foreign company is attributed when the Greek taxpayer holds…
- Corporate Tax 22% standard rate in Greece 22 percent is the standard rate for legal entities. Credit institutions that use the…
- Cultural Districts The Dapia Harbor district Dapia is the town-centre harbour, with the ferries. The Old Harbour, about a half-hour…
- Currency & Banking Euro (€). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Alpha Bank and Piraeus Bank have ATMs in Dapia Harbor Euro (EUR). On 22 October 2026 the European Central Bank rate was 1 EUR = 1.1205 USD, so 1…
- Cycling/Walking Paths The 25km island loop road (Coastal views and forest shade) Bicycles and motorcycles are allowed and are hired in town. Trails that encircle the…
- Dividend Withholding Tax 5% 5 percent. For an individual the withholding exhausts the tax on dividend income.
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 44% for income over €40,000 44 percent on employment, pension and business income above 60,000 euros, from tax year…
- Highway Access Island is car-free. Arrival via ferry/hydrofoil from Piraeus or drive to Costa and shuttle… There is no road bridge. Visitors park at Kosta on the Peloponnese for 5 euros a day and…
- Historic Buildings Anargyrios School of Spetses (Inspirational campus style) The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School was founded in the early 20th century by Sotirios…
- Historical Sites Bouboulina Museum (Home of the 1821 Revolution heroine Laskarina Bouboulina) The Bouboulina Museum is the mansion of Laskarina Bouboulina. It is private, founded in…
- Internet Speed 40-60 Mbps average; Starlink is available and recommended for high-bandwidth users As of August 2022, Spetses town had 4G from Cosmote and Vodafone, nothing from Wind, and…
- Local Heritage The island's 1821 Revolutionary flag (Light Blue and Red) Spetses was the first Greek island to raise the revolutionary flag, on the morning of 3…
- Main Train/Transit Hub Spetses Harbor (Ferries operated by Hellenic Seaways/Blue Star) Spetses has no railway. Boats use the ferry terminal in town. The municipality lists…
- Museums & Art Venues Spetses Museum (Housed in Hatzigianni Mexi Mansion) The Spetses Museum is the mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis and opened as the state museum in…
- Must-See Landmarks Poseidonion Grand Hotel (Historic architecture since 1914) The Poseidonion Grand Hotel, on Dapia, opened in 1914 and is still a hotel. Phone +30…
- National Parks Nearby Hydra Island (Nature Reserve) - no motorized vehicles allowed There is no national park on Spetses. Sounio National Park, established in 1974 and about…
- Nearby Nature Escapes The Pine Forest trails covering 70% of the island's interior Pine forest covers much of the interior. Anargyros had pine seedlings planted in the…
- Networking Events Informal meetups during the Armata Festival or via the 'Spetses Expats' Facebook group The Armata week in September includes concerts and other cultural events. The Anargyrios…
- Popular International Cuisine Orloff Restaurant (Old Harbor) - High-end Italian-influenced Mediterranean Orloff Resort, at the Old Port, is a hotel with a pool. The travel guide does not describe…
- Population Approximately 4,000 residents 3,748 people in the municipality at the 2021 census. The town of Spetses had 3,661.
- Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz, Type C and F (Europlug and Schuko).
- Property Tax ENFIA (Annual property tax based on zone/size/age) ENFIA is the annual tax on property rights held on 1 January. For an individual it depends…
- Property Transaction Tax 3% plus notary/legal fees (approx 7-9% total cost) 3 percent of the taxable value on a transfer that is not charged VAT, plus a municipal…
- Public Transport Passes No city transit; local bus to Agia Anargyri beach (€3 per trip) There is no monthly transit pass. In high season two buses link the town with Agioi…
- Regional Travel Flying Dolphin (High-speed ferry) to Hydra (30 mins) or Porto Heli (10 mins) A high-speed ticket from Piraeus to Spetses was 50 euros one way on the 28 October 2026…
- Religious Sites Monastery of Agios Nikolaos (Patron saint of sailors) The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos, above the Old Harbour, is the cathedral and the patron…
- SIM Card Cosmote (best island coverage), Vodafone GR, Nova. Monthly 20GB data ~€15 Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova are the main networks, and a prepaid SIM needs a passport or…
- Scenic Viewpoints Profitis Ilias Chapel (The highest point on Spetses) The municipality gives the highest point as 245 metres. The chapel of Profitis Ilias…
- Short Term Rentals Airbnb and local guest houses (Meltemi, Villa Kalomira) ranging from €80-€250/night Armata Boutique Hotel, Economou Mansion and Orloff Resort are named places to stay. Orloff…
- Social Events for Expats Weekly gatherings at Roumani Hotel or sailing regattas at the Spetses Yacht Club The Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta is a June weekend of races in the strait between Spetses…
- Street Art Minimal; focuses more on traditional pebble mosaic (Choklakia) walkways An outdoor sculpture walk by Natalia Mela stands in the pine grove by the Old Harbour…
- Tap Water Not drinkable; brackish. Use bottled water or local spring water delivery for consumption Tap water is drinkable in most places a visitor would go. It often tastes poor, and many…
- Tax System Residence-based; worldwide income for residents Tax residents are taxed on income arising in Greece and abroad. Non-residents are taxed…
- Theater Venues Anargyrios and Korgialenios School open-air amphitheater The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School, founded in the early 20th century on the model of…
- VAT 24% standard; 13% for food/cafes 24 percent standard. 13 percent covers basic food, restaurant food service and hotel…
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options On the Verandah - offers luxury plant-based Mediterranean dishes Restaurants aimed only at vegans are practically absent outside Athens and Thessaloniki…
- Wine Bars Taverna Mourayo - exceptional Greek wine selection in the Old Harbor Balcony Wine Bar, just east of Dapia, with the entrance on the shopping lane one street…
- Yoga & Wellness Centers Anassa Yoga at Poseidonion Grand Hotel; private sessions approx. €60 The Poseidonion Grand Hotel on Dapia offers yoga and pilates with its instructors, on the…
Fix pass: aligned Currency & Banking and Tap Water wording with the Greece comparison cities, Power with the country prep, and SIM Card with the national Cosmote, Vodafone and Nova entry; removed the dated island signal claim from SIM Card while retaining it under Internet Speed. Corrected research attribution and verification date. Explicitly recorded unsupported service locations, hours, prices and yoga arrangements under Not verified; museum hours and admission are present in the cited guide (en.wikivoyage.org, en.wikivoyage.org).

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