Zogeria Bay, a deep pine-fringed cove on the northwest coast
Agioi Anargyroi, a clear-water bay with a sandy beach
Agia Paraskevi, a sheltered cove beside a small chapel
The Old Harbour (Palio Limani), for an evening among the mansions
Porto Cheli, the sheltered mainland bay across the narrow strait
Swim and snorkel the clear coves along the pine-clad coast
Cycle or take a horse-drawn carriage around the car-free town
Explore the Old Harbour and its traditional boatyards
Visit the Bouboulina Museum and the island’s grand mansions
Cross the narrow strait to Porto Cheli on the mainland
The Dapia, the elegant main waterfront
The Old Harbour (Palio Limani) and its shipyards
The Bouboulina Museum, in a captain’s mansion
Poseidonion Grand Hotel, a Belle Epoque landmark
Zogeria and Agioi Anargyroi beaches
The Greek season runs from April to October. May, June, September and early October offer warm, settled weather and calmer anchorages, while July and August are busiest. The Saronic is well sheltered from the strong meltemi winds that affect the Cyclades, making it reliable all season.
Athens International Airport (ATH) is the gateway, around two to three hours by road to the mainland ports of Kosta or Porto Cheli, from where the island is minutes away. Many charters begin in Athens and cruise down, taking in the wider Saronic and Argolic gulfs en route.
Zogeria, on the northwest coast, is the standout, a deep cove ringed by pines. Agioi Anargyroi and Agia Paraskevi offer clear water and sandy beaches, while the Old Harbour is the place to lie for an evening ashore. Porto Cheli, across the strait, gives fully sheltered mainland anchorage.
Spetses rewards two to three days, between its town, its coves and a crossing to the mainland. Most guests include it in a Saronic or Argolic route, pairing it with Hydra, Poros and the ancient sites of the Peloponnese over a week from Athens.
Motor vehicles have long been restricted on Spetses to preserve its character, a rule the island guards closely. Bicycles, water taxis and the island’s fleet of horse-drawn carriages handle everything from a trip to dinner to a full tour of the coast, and walking the harbourfront remains the easiest way to take in the town.
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