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Municipality of Spetses

How to Reach Spetses

Ferry connections and local transport for visitors

Spetses is connected to Piraeus by regular daily high-speed ferry services. Private cars are not freely permitted on the island; movement is by taxi, traditional horse carriage, bicycle, or on foot.

Ferry connections


Daily departures from Piraeus Port (Gate E8) to Spetses, with intermediate stops at Poros, Hydra, and Ermioni. Travel time 2-3 hours.

BlueStar Ferries

Complementary ferry routes serving the Saronic island cluster.

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Hellenic Seaways

High-speed ferry services from Piraeus to Spetses, with intermediate stops in the Saronic Gulf.

Local agent: Bardakos Tours — Δάπια 22980 73141

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Alpha Lines

High-speed connections to Spetses from Piraeus, Poros, Hydra, Porto Heli, Ermioni.

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Magic Sea Ferries

High-speed connections from Piraeus and Porto Heli, serving the Saronic islands.

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Local transport on the island


Private cars are not freely permitted on Spetses. The following alternatives are available:

  • Sea Taxi — Dapia

    Direct transport to remote beaches and between the island's main destinations.

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  • Traditional horse carriages

    Horse-drawn carriages stationed at Dapia and Poseidonion squares — a maritime tradition revived from the early 20th century.

  • Bicycle

    Many bike rental shops on the island. The 25-km perimeter road circles the entire island.

Useful information


  • Travel time from Piraeus: ~2 hours by high-speed ferry, ~5 hours by conventional vessel.
  • Arrival point: Dapia (the main port of Spetses).
  • Ferry ticket bookings are recommended in advance, particularly during the high tourist season (June–September).

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