Hiring a boat is the ideal way to explore the hidden beauty of Spetses. Spetses is a perfect island in the southern-most part of the Saronic Gulf with gorgeous nature, beaches, and powerful history. It’s nearby Athens, so it’s perfect for those looking forward to a relaxing stay and proximity to the city’s buzz. You can easily find the ideal catamaran, sailboat, motor yacht or speedboat of your choice from any of the island’s marinas. You can directly contact the owners of the vessels for the ideal boat, or simply allow a BednBlue travel expert to guide you with some suggestions.
You have plenty of options:
You can book and hire a sailboat or speedboat with a skipper, or without if you own a license, and enjoy a one-day cruise to Hydra or Porto Heli. Furthermore, you can also rent a motorboat to escape the crowds and tour various beaches you desire with ease or enjoy a half-day adventure to Spetsopoula. With the option to book a catamaran, you can throw a birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, or celebrate a wedding anniversary onboard. Finally, you can hire a luxury yacht or sailboat and go island-hopping in the Argosaronic islands and Peloponnese coast for as many days as you wish.
Spetses is a popular tourist destination in Greece and there are many reasons why you should visit it. Apart from exploring the coastline by boat, you can visit some interesting sites. At Poseidon Square in Spetses, you can access several cultural sites, including the Laskarina Bouboulina Museum. It has a rather heroic atmosphere since there are numerous artifacts from the Greek revolution area. Another museum to visit for wooden figures and ancient heirlooms is the Hatzigiannis Mexis. Spetses stands out due to the port’s vibrant life. You should visit the traditional shipyards in the old port. It will reveal centuries-old traditions on how to build and repair wooden vessels. Also, in the area, you can explore Navy Park. It is a gorgeous setting where pine trees meet the sea and the home of the all-time famous mermaid sculpture. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the remoteness of Spetses. First, you should know that you can tour the island by bike. It is an excellent way to admire the lush nature and charming combination of pines and sea. Among other adventures, Spetses is popular among sailing enthusiasts because of the local events organized yearly. Vintage boats set sail in an other-worldly spectacle each summer. You can be one of the many travelers who jostle their position in the Mediterranean Sea and seize the opportunity to enjoy a boat rental trip in Spetses with your selected vessel from the BednBlue platform.
If you want your Greek experience in Spetses to take another form, you should consider renting a motor yacht or catamaran. In the north of the island, you can moor your vessel along with many other luxury yachts in the bay of Zogeria. This beautiful bay consists of a large secluded beach surrounded by olive trees and green pines. Amid the all-white wide rocks, the image is simply magical, a harmonious combination of sea and land meet. In the middle of the bay, you will see the church of Ascension and at the edge the church of Agios Georgios.
With every picture-perfect stop on the island, you will have the chance to watch the sunset and have panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf yet be one of the few who sails along its calm waters. For a two-day cruise in Spetses, you may also visit Porto Heli, which is within easy reach from Zogeria. Porto Heli is a magical destination for yachting enthusiasts with a fjord-like coastline situated on the Peloponnese Argolic coast. Lots of boats depart from Nafplio and Tolo just to make a weekend escape to Porto Heli and Spetses. Some attractive small bays surround the small island of Khinitsa near Porto Heli, they are fantastic for families who want to spend the day swimming. You may also enjoy a 3-day cruise and visit Hydra and make stops to Dokos and Trikeri as you go. If you ever plan an island-hopping trip in Greece, you will have a wonderful time cruising these areas.
You can also rent a rib boat and visit the island of Spetsopoula. Interestingly, the Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos had a large fleet of supertankers and one of them was transformed into a water-tanker to bring life to the once-barren island. This private island has a beautiful harbor you might like to visit, as well as some other islets around it including Agios Ioannis and Mikro Bourboulo. For a unique experience, you can rent a speedboat in Spetses and visit Bekiri’s Cave near the beach of Agioi Anargyroi. Besides being a haven for raids on the island during the earlier days, this beautiful cave currently sits between pine trees and has impressive stalagmites. With so many beautiful destinations to visit, Spetses continues to be a magnet for the yachting set. Local taverns are spread all over Spetses, all of which offer a gorgeous view over the coastline. Locals are more than welcoming, and you can even discover a friendly individual to guide you towards the best sailing spots in Spetses.
Below you will find some useful information for your boat rentals in Spetses.
Dapia Harbor: Spaced about half a mile off the old port with two piers for private yachts and passenger ships.
Old Port, Baltiza: A better alternative to Dapia for private yachts. You will find many sailboats, catamarans and motor yachts. The church of the patron St. Nicholas is located here where the flag of the Revolution in 1821 was raised, an integral moment in Greek history where Spetses played a powerful role with their impressive fleet.
Zogeria: The most beautiful beach of the island where you anchor your vessel in any of the two bays that it forms.
There are no airports in Spetses, the airport in Athens is the closest one.
You can take the ferry from Piraeus to Spetses which takes about 3 hours.
Spetses is also connected with Hydra, Hermioni, Poros and Costa (a small port near Porto Heli) by ferry.
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