Day 3: Welcome to easyCruise One on Spetses Island, Greece (July 2007)
Horse and Carriage Rides where the cruise ships passengers disembark. Welcome to Island Life in Greece.
The Greek island of Spetses is famous for its car-free streets where visitors travel by bicycle, horse-drawn carriage, or scooter, its rich history as a naval power and home to War Hero Laskarina Bouboulina, and its cosmopolitan charm with luxury accommodations, gourmet dining, and a vibrant nightlife, especially in the Old Harbour area. The island is also known for its pine-covered landscapes, beautiful beaches, traditional almond cakes called amygdalota, and the annual Armata festival.
Car-Free and Cosmopolitan Charm
Unique Transportation:
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The lack of cars adds to the island's charm, encouraging travel by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage, which makes for a scenic and tranquil experience.
Luxury and Style:
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Spetses is known for its stylish atmosphere, with luxury hotels, boutique shops, and a lively scene in its cosmopolitan Old Harbour.
History and Culture
Laskarina Bouboulina:
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The island was a prominent naval power and home to Laskarina Bouboulina, the only female admiral in world naval history, whose home is now a museum.
Greek War of Independence:
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Spetses played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence, with its fleet participating in key battles, an event commemorated annually during the Armata festival.
Natural Beauty and Gastronomy
Pine-Covered Landscapes:
The island, historically known as "Pityoussa" (pine-clad), features beautiful pine forests, especially around its many beaches.
Local Delicacies:
Visitors can enjoy local specialties like Fish a la Spetsiota and the island's signature sweet, amygdalota, a type of marzipan.
Annual Events
Armata Festival:
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Held in September, this event includes an impressive re-enactment of a historical naval battle and other cultural events, according to Visit Greece.
Tweed Run:
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The luxury Poseidonion Grand Hotel organizes this springtime bicycle event where participants dress in tweed, notes Greece Is.
The Greek island of Spetses is famous for its car-free streets where visitors travel by bicycle, horse-drawn carriage, or scooter, its rich history as a naval power and home to War Hero Laskarina Bouboulina, and its cosmopolitan charm with luxury accommodations, gourmet dining, and a vibrant nightlife, especially in the Old Harbour area. The island is also known for its pine-covered landscapes, beautiful beaches, traditional almond cakes called amygdalota, and the annual Armata festival.
Car-Free and Cosmopolitan Charm
Unique Transportation:
.
The lack of cars adds to the island's charm, encouraging travel by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage, which makes for a scenic and tranquil experience.
Luxury and Style:
.
Spetses is known for its stylish atmosphere, with luxury hotels, boutique shops, and a lively scene in its cosmopolitan Old Harbour.
History and Culture
Laskarina Bouboulina:
.
The island was a prominent naval power and home to Laskarina Bouboulina, the only female admiral in world naval history, whose home is now a museum.
Greek War of Independence:
.
Spetses played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence, with its fleet participating in key battles, an event commemorated annually during the Armata festival.
Natural Beauty and Gastronomy
Pine-Covered Landscapes:
The island, historically known as "Pityoussa" (pine-clad), features beautiful pine forests, especially around its many beaches.
Local Delicacies:
Visitors can enjoy local specialties like Fish a la Spetsiota and the island's signature sweet, amygdalota, a type of marzipan.
Annual Events
Armata Festival:
.
Held in September, this event includes an impressive re-enactment of a historical naval battle and other cultural events, according to Visit Greece.
Tweed Run:
.
The luxury Poseidonion Grand Hotel organizes this springtime bicycle event where participants dress in tweed, notes Greece Is.