Bouboulina Statue
Virgin Armata Church
It is a church where every year the second weekend of September is dedicated to festivities to mark the Panagia Armata and the anniversary of the Battle of Spetses in 1822.
Cultural events culminating with the burning of the effigy of the Turkish flagship.
Memorial of the Spetses Navy
Windmill
Cultural Centre
A small island located just opposite Perdika and accessible by boat.
Sandy beach, many pine trees and rich fauna consisting of deer, wild goats and birds are the attractions. There is also a canteen for coffee and snacks.
Opposite the church of Agios Nektarios is located Paleochora.
Of the numerous churches that existed once a few were preserved, about 33, having excellent frescoes from the Byzantine period. This is why Paleochora is also called insular Mystras. On top of the hill of Paleochora lies the castle dating from 1654. The remains of a medieval town that is really worth seeing.
If your children are young you will be able to explore the first three churches. Stunning views and wonderful orange color on the slope of Paleochora at sunset.
Bourtzi is a small island with an area of 30 ha at the eastern entrance of Poros port.
On the island there was a Byzantine castle at that time, but what we see today was built during the Kapodistrias time by the Bavarian philhellene Evdek.
It also has been used by the Navy as an ammunition depot.
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There is the church of the Assumption.
Often is an option for couples who want to marry and for baptisms because looking at it from above it has the shape of the heart.
Dokos is a small rocky island located between Ermioni and Hydra. The island, which in ancient times was called Aperopia was already inhabited in the Neolithic era (4th millennium BC) and showed particular growth since the 13th century. BC, with the establishment of settlements.
Today in Doko are preserved ruins Early Helladic, Late Helladic and Hellenistic settlements and remains of Hellenistic and Byzantine monuments.
Also in the marine region of the island was discovered in 1975 and excavated systematically from 1989 to 1992 the oldest shipwreck in the world. The wreck, found in a depth of 15-30 meters, is placed in the second Early Helladic period (2700-2200 BC) and carried ceramics load.
On the east side there are the remains of a large Byzantine-Venetian castle. During the Revolution of 1821 it was used by the fleet of Hydra as a winter anchorage.
Near the beach of Agioi Anargyroi is located one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Spetses, the cave Bekiris.
The cave inside has a small sandy beach and stalagmites composing a beautiful setting. The cave has entrance from the land and from the sea and is very well hidden and this used to be a hiding place and shelter for women and children in times of raids.
The path to the beach is quite impressive. The cave has entrance from the land and from the sea and is very well hidden and this used to be a hiding place and refuge for women and children in raids.
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Aponisos is located in the southwest side of Agistri west from Limenaria. The island is private and located in a beautiful setting. Visitors can come by car, motorcycle, or local buses serving a bus which runs summer routes from 8 am to 7 pm. The route of 6 km from the port of Scala until Aponisos island quickly compensates the visitor as it is a beautiful pine path.
Aponisos although it has no facilities is in principle favorite point as it gives the opportunity for passengers of vessels to enjoy good food in the tavern at the entrance of the island and relax on the sun loungers by the swimming.
The color of the sea is turquoise, reminiscent of tropical island, while the surrounding area is green from the pines.
Also by boat you can visit the surrounding islands Metopi, Kyra, Dorousa and Spalathronisi and enjoy swimming.
Located in the archaeological site of Kolona.
Opening hours Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Admission fee 4 Euro - Reduced 2 Euro
The Historical and Folklore Museum is housed in a 1828 neoclassical building, on the street Spirou Rodi Nr. 16.
On the first floor there is the urban Aegina house which includes relics of Irioti family, library, correspondence and his Panayi Irioti file and antique furniture, engravings, paintings, traditional and urban costumes and various decorative objects.
On the ground floor we can visit the village house with everyday items, textile items, agricultural tools and Fisherman House with fisheries.
Spirou Rodi 16
Tel. 2297026401
Located in Plakakia region, just 3 km from the city center, with the bronze statue of the Mother standing opposite him. On 6 rooms-workshops of the museum, which was launched in autumn 1993, you will have the opportunity to discover the creations of the artist of local limestone and even get carving lessons.
Here are exposed works painted during the period between 1963 and 1993, a period that Christos Kapralos worked mainly on the island. Also there are exposed paintings and ceramics.
Opening hours: Wednesday - Friday 8.30 - 15.30 and Saturday - Sunday 9.30 -16.30
Free Entrance
Tel. 2297022001
Located on the site of the homonymous church. Among the exponents is the copy of the statue of the goddess Athena, and the plate which indicated that the temple was dedicated to Athena Aphaia.
Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9.00 - 16.00
Entry fee 6 Euro - Reduced 3 Euro
Tel. 2297032398
You can see findings from the Mycenaean and Roman period that were discovered during the excavations at the temple of Poseidon.
Opening hours daily 8.30-15.00 except Mondays
Tel. 2298023276
Hours 9.00-13.00 and 18.00-21.00
Tel. 2298025936
The museum is housed in the old cells of the Monastery of the Assumption, and its collections include kitchenware from church lifeAlso you will find the basts of Kountouriotis and Miaoulis.Exhibits dating from the 18th to the 20th century and are the treasure of the Virgin Mary monastery.Standing out is the icon Rhodes Amarantos which is dated around 1774.
Opening hours 10.00 - 14.00
Tel. 2298054071
Located next to the Merchant Marine Academy, founded in 1918.
In the area there are the Archive Department where are stored materials related to the history, tradition and culture of Hydra, the Museum Department where are heirlooms of Balkans and World Wars as well as exhibits on the War of 1821 and the Library which includes about 4000 books and many of them are dated on the 18th century, while the second floor there is a conference room.
Opening hours 9.00 - 16.00 and 19.30 - 21.30 (only in July & August)
Tel. 2298052355
Located behind Dapia in a magnificent mansion. Inside we find great quality stuff and Byzantine icons and weapons of various eras. The visitation area on the first floor consists of four large rooms. The main hall, the dining room, the reception room and the room with the fireplace.
Tel. 2298072416
The museum is housed in the landmark historic 18th century mansion of Chatzigiannis Mexis, a powerful notable during the Greek War of Independence. The museum presents the island's historical, folklore and archaeological collections. The historical exhibition presents the struggle of the Spetsiotes, especially the heroine Bouboulina, during the Revolution of 1821.
Tel. 2298072994
Tickets: Full: €3, Reduced: €2
It was standard public school and exemplary internship. The operation was stopped in 1983 when it stopped working as a school, and is since then working as Convention Center, hosting international conferences and major events.
