Tag: SPETSES island

Suggestions for a three-day trip: Mountain or sea

Recharge with a Three-Day Getaway from Athens! A three-day escape from Athens can rejuvenate and recharge your batteries, allowing you to return to daily life refreshed. Whether you blend it with a holiday or take a few extra days off, there are plenty of options for enjoying yourself, whether you prefer destinations close to or further from Athens. Two things matter most: the company you keep and the destination you choose. While the first is up to you, we have some enticing destination suggestions. These places offer a perfect mix ...

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Excursion to the Argosaronic Gulf: To Spetses for an unforgettable weekend

Spetses is a historic, noble, and impressive island of the Argosaronic Gulf. It is located a breath away from Athens as it is 50 miles from Piraeus and just 1.5 miles from Ermionida. During the period 1821-1832, this island of the Argosaronic Gulf played a leading role in the Greek Revolution. Its inhabitants were the first to raise the flag of the Revolution while their fleet took part in a large number of naval battles, such as Armata, as well as blockades of forts, specifically Nafplio and Monemvasia. Hydra:The island ...

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Spetses: A magical weekend on the island of Bouboulina

Spetses is an island synonymous with nobility. It has captivating landscapes, unique beaches, and masterful architecture. This cosmopolitan island of the Argosaronic Gulf is rich in history and beauty. A short getaway for the coming weekend will convince you of its charm. Cars are forbidden, so let’s take a walk on the unique island of Spetses. Poros: Unique beaches just a breath away from Attica Spetses: An island that exudes aristocracy The old port of Spetses Upon reaching the beautiful island of Spetses, the first sight to greet you is ...

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Spetses Island: Experience history and enjoy the stunning shores of the Argosaronic Gulf

Imagine that you are on the island of Laskarina Bouboulina, the heroine of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. Everywhere you look, you can feel the spirit of the revolution and the glorious maritime past of Spetses Island. This island was once the second-largest shipbuilding center in Greece, and its brave captains and sailors, led by the fearless Bouboulina, played a crucial role in freeing Greece from Turkish rule. The highlight of their heroic deeds was the burning of the Turkish flagship in the naval battle of Spetses, which ...

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The “Frozen Waves”: A special phenomenon in the Argosaronic Gulf

No matter how many places you visit in Attica, you will always be amazed by images, especially when you see them from above. In this way, you can identify various points and phenomena that you did not imagine existed. One such example is the "Frozen Waves", a special phenomenon in Attica that is indeed very impressive and you may not have known until now. The phenomenon we are referring to occurs in the Argosaronic Gulf and images from above are certainly rare. One can call it "Frozen Waves" and justifiably ...

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Car-free Greek islands near Athens

Whether you want to be apart for a while from the car, the traffic, and the noise or if you want to reduce the costs on your trip, there are many solutions for escapes near Attica and even on an island. The islands near Attica are ideal for car-free excursions as they will make you completely escape from the everyday life of Athens. You take the boat or the dolphin and you are for a weekend on graphical beaches and settlements that you will definitely have a good time. The ...

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