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

The Spetses Museum is housed in the mansion of Chatzigianni- Mexi, who was one of the first lords in Spetses during the era of Greek revolution.

Built in 1798 the house consists of ground floor and two floors.

The Spetses museum hosts findings covering the entire history of the island, from ancient times to modern times. Among others you will see:

• pottery of the Early and the Classical period,
• sculptures and coins from the Roman and Byzantine periods,
• Byzantine icons and other religious objects,
• traditional costumes,

Especially from the period of the Greek Revolution, what stands out, among others, is the flag of the Revolution, the rise of which marked the entrance of Spetses and their fleet in the battle, the bones of the heroine Laskarina Boumpoulina, weapons and portraits of Spetsan captains.

More information about the Spetses Museum on the phone 22980-72994.

The Bouboulina Museum was founded in 1991 in Spetses by Philip Demertzi-Boubouli(her great great great grandson), and is housed in the mansion where the heroine of the Greek Revolution Laskarina Bouboulina lived, near Dapia.

The mansion is worth a visit as building itself, being a typical example of architecture and ornamentation that the rich houses of the 17th century had at the time of tis construction.

Here guests have the opportunity to learn bits and pieces of the history of the Greek Revolution and the key role played by this captain, Laskarina Bouboulina. You will also admire historic relics from the years of revolution, as well as nautical items of the season, engravings, old books, ship models, etc.

Also, the museum organizes various cultural events.

More information about the Bouboulina Museum can be found in www.bouboulinamuseum-spetses.gr and phone at 22980- 22980 -72 416 and 72 077.

For the theater enthusiasts, Spetses offer many performances. In the open-air theater in Anargirios & Korgialenios School of Spetses and in other parts of the island, several theatrical events are hosted, especially during the summer months.

Moreover, Spetses are at a relatively short distance from the famous ancient theater of Epidaurus, where each summer a festival with top theater shows is organized. Epidaurus is about an hour's drive from Costa and Porto Heli, so you can organize a short trip and return back to your beloved island for the rest of your holidays.

For more information call the Municipality of Spetses in the phone 22980 -20010, and the cultural association of Spetses tel 22980- 22980- 72370 and 74237

Spetses is an island that supports with great passion the arts,especially the late years, and spaces are constantly created to accommodate a variety of art exhibitions.

Some such sites that host important exhibitions are:

• The art gallery "Astrolabe" in the hotel complex Nisia
• The art gallery 'Akroproro" in the Old Port

Of course exhibitions are occasionally also hosted in other sites on the island, such as municipal halls, hotels, restaurants and open air in the summer.

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

If you love live-musics, Spetses offer many alternatives. In the open theater in Anargirios & Korgialenios School of Spetses and in other parts of the island, several musical events are hosted, especially during the summer months.

Also during the major festivals of the island (Armata, local panigiria etc.), there will always be at least one live music event.

What's more, Spetses also feature musical scenes (such as the La Luz) that will make your nights unforgettable.

For more information you can ask the Municipality of Spetses in the phone 22980 -20 010, and the cultural association of Spetses tel 22980- 22980- 72 370 and 74 237

Spetsopoula is a lush private island southeast of Spetses, belonging to the Stavros Niarchos family, a shipowner and great rival of the famous Aristotle Onassis. You are not allowed to access the island (unless you know the Niarchos family), but you can enjoy it from afar, taking a walk in the southern part of Spetses.

Poseidon hotel is located next to the harbor and prides itself as the gem of Spetses. Built in 1914 by the national benefactor Sotirios Anargyros, it was a key pillar in the island's development plans, along with Anargyrios and Korgilanios School. Its creation was based on designs by the architect Panagiotis Zizilas, which were inspired by respective hotels cosmopolitan Côte d'Azur.

Posidonio in its heyday was the largest and most impressive hotel in the province and hosted many foreign distinguished guests as well as leading figures of Greece, like Eleftherios Venizelos.
Today Poseidonio is fully renovated, inviting the visitor to admire its exterior and, if he can afford to, enjoy its hospitality.

The church of Panagia Armata lies over the Old Port on the headland of the Lighthouse. It was built by Ionnis Koutsis in honor of the Virgin and in commemoration of the great victory of Spetses over the Turkish fleet in 1822. It is celebrated to this day every September (the famous festival of Armata). The church was built where canons defending the island of Spetses used to be during the revolution, and in its courtyard a statue of Kosmas Barbatsis, the one to set Armata on fire, was placed (work of the famous sculptor Natalia Mela).
Lighthouse (Faros)

The famous lighthouse of Spetses is above the Old Harbor. In 1837 the first lighthouse opened in Spetses. It functioned using oil, but it no more exists. The current lighthouse opened in 1885, having a height of 11 meters. The lighthouse of Spetses differs from most lighthouses in Greece, being situated in a residential area. Untill 1986 that it became fully automated, it had a lighthouse keeper. The position of the lighthouse and the building itself is a very good reason for a pleasant walk.

The Anargirios & Korgialenios School is situated just outside the city of Spetses, approximately 2 km from Dapia. Founded by national benefactors Sotirios Anargyros and Marino Korgialeni, it consists of five huge and several supplementing buildings that are located in an area of one thousand acres. The buildings' architecture has been directly influenced by the corresponding English Schools and impresses even today.

In the wider area of the school, there is the football stadium of Spetses, as well as an open-air, ancient type theater with a capacity of 1000 spectators that hosts various events.

The school's opening took place in 1927 by Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos and its first director was the Englishman Eric Sloman. The school was a public school model and a boarding school with many distinguished alumni, including Greek Prime Minister Georgios Rallis. The operation of the school stopped in 1983 and now houses, among others, a department of the University of Piraeus and the High school of Spetses.