Spetses, like every other place in Greece, maintains its own traditions and customs and visitors have the chance to get to know them through various events.
The most characteristic event of Spetses is the world-known Armata that takes place each September.
Moreover, in Spetses with the initiative of the “Poseidonion Grand Hotel “ important athletic events are organized on a yearly basis, attracting visitors and participations from all over the world. Some of them are:
- Spetses Mini Marathon (October)
- Spetses Classic Yacht Race (June)
- Spetsathlon (Spring)
Easter in Spetses, as throughout Greece, is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. The procession of the Epitaph in the scenic alleys, the Resurrection of Christ with the following fireworks and of course the much-anticipated Eastern dinner, will undoubtedly remain deeply etched in the memory of every visitor.
Besides Easter, there are several other panigiria-festivals and celebrations of religious nature, such as:
- In the spring, Agiou Georgiou in Zogeria
- 1st of July, Agion Anargyron
- 17th of July, Agias Marina's
- 25th of July, Agias Anna's
- 26th of July, Agias Paraskevi's
- 27th of July, Agiou Padeleimona
- 15th of August, Kimisi Theotokou in Kasteli(Dormition of the mother of god)
- 1st of September, Panagias "tou Daskalaki"
- 6th of December, Agios Nikolaos day
For more information you can contact the Municipality of Spetses in the phone 22980 -20010, and the cultural association of Spetses tel 22980- 22980- 72370 and 74237
