Getting there
By Ferry
Fly into Athens International Airport, then take a taxi or Uber (~50 min) to Piraeus Port. From there, hop on a ferry to Spetses (Alpha Lines or Hellenic Seaways, Gate E8) — about 1.5 hours. You can book tickets via ferryhopper.com.
By Car & Sea Taxi:
Drive or arrange a transfer (~3 hours) from Athens International Airport to Kosta Port on the Peloponnese coast. From there, it’s a quick sea taxi ride to Spetses.
Option 1: Book a transfer with Heli Cars (~3 hours; they’ll pick you up from the airport; use code Mana & Lea).
Option 2: Rent a car, drive to Kosta Port and leave it on the mainland in a car park (parking costs approx. 5 EUR/day).
From Kosta Port:
From there, take a 5–10 minute sea taxi or the public ferry to Spetses:
Sea taxis run 24/7 - approx. 30 EUR, +30 22980- 72072
Public ferry (’Spetses Express’ or the local ferry boat); approx. 5 EUR - check the schedule here.
A little bit about Spetses…
Spetses is a small, car-free island, loved by Athenians for its proximity to Athens.
Size: Around 27 km² (roughly 7 km long and 4 km wide - small enough to bike around in under an hour).
Getting around: Walking, (e-)bikes, mopeds, tricycles, horse carriages, taxis and water taxis.
There are plenty of hotels and Airbnbs on the island - here are some of our favourites below.
Where to stay
When booking, be sure to ask whether they offer pick-up and luggage services from the ferry arrival port. If your accommodation doesn’t provide local transport, just let us know and we’ll help arrange it.
Old Harbour
Picturesque, slightly quieter, within walking distance from the venues of the 1st & 3rd night
Orloff Resort | $$
Use discount code Massimiliano & Lea
info@orloffresort.com
Yayaki | $$$
Use discount code Lea&Mana karl@yayaki.com
Thimaras | $$
info@thimaras-spetses.gr
Mimoza | $
Use discount code Massimiliano & Lea
New Harbour (Dapia)
Central, easy to walk everywhere, lively cafés & shops. 10-15 minutes walk from the welcome drinks and dinner on Saturday
Zoe’s Club | $$
reservations@zoesclub.gr
Teresa | $$
Use discount code 4D85C48800A27E67C169 reservations@teresa-spetses.com
Niriides | $$ Use discount code LEAMANA
20 minutes walk from the welcome drinks & dinner on Saturday
Poseidonion Grand Hotel | $$$
res@poseidonion.com
Lumière Spetses | $$
Use discount code Lea&Mana2026
lumierespetses@gmail.com
Armata | $$
Use discount code Massimiliano&Lea
info@boutiquehotelsgreece.gr
Logistics
How to get around Spetses
We want to make sure you know what to expect so you can prepare comfortably.
Spetses is mostly car-free, which is part of its charm - but it also means getting around takes a bit of planning. The main ways to move around the island are walking or renting a moped, (e-)bike, quad, tricycle, or golf cart.
If you’re not comfortable driving scooters or quads, reaching more remote beaches can be tricky. There are taxis and horse carriages, but availability is limited, so it’s best to keep that in mind when planning your stay.
Your hotel will also be able to assist you with booking taxis, and below are a few numbers.
For the wedding events
Friday (Ceremony + Dinner – Main Event):
We will provide shuttles to and from the venue for all guests.
Thursday & Saturday (Welcome Drinks + Dinner):
Guests will need to make their own way to the venues. If you don’t feel comfortable driving a scooter or bike, we recommend staying near the Old Harbour. If you’re staying farther away, a rented scooter/e-bike or pre-booked taxi is the easiest solution.
Transport options
Your hotel can assist with bookings, and here are a few commonly used services:
TAXI
Antonis Papadeas: (+30) 6946853253
Giorgos: (+30) 6932200204
Panagiotis Katsouranis: (+30) 6944251945
Ilias Kolias: (+30) 6944605784
Dimitris Kastriotis: (+30) 6946167251
Nikos Thimaras: (+30) 6944251945
Kostas Vatikiotis: (+30) 6932200240
Lefteris Gionis: (+30) 6942635656
MOTORBIKE / QUAD RENTAL
Stanathiotis Moto Rentals: (+30) 22980 75364
Moto Rent Kokoris: (+30) 22980 73584, (+30) 2298074919
Lefteris Moto: (+30) 2298073584
ILIAS Moto Center: (+30) 6978128204
Spetses Rentalsmoto: (+30) 6936817307
Nikkos Bikes: (+30) 6946087748
Spetses Team: (+30) 6986665409
(E-)BICYCLE RENTAL
Bike Center: (+30) 6986279235
Freewheel Bikes: (+30) 6946126809
Life Cycle: (+30) 6945705743
Illias Moto ATV Rentals: (+30) 6973886407
SEA TAXI STATION
(+30) 22980 72072
HORSE CARRIAGES
Dapia: (+30) 22980 73142
Poseidonion Square: (+30) 22980 73171
A note on kids
Just a heads-up that Spetses has limited mobility options with no cars and not that many taxis - so getting around with babies can require a bit of extra planning. That said, it’s absolutely doable, and Spetses is generally a kid-friendly destination.
Most of our wedding events will take place in the evenings, which may also be helpful to keep in mind for the little ones’ routines. If you’re looking for a babysitter, get in touch with Argiro at (+30) 694 895 7398.
If you’re thinking of bringing your kids, drop us a message - we’ll help you figure out what’s easiest.