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The wild beauty of Spetses

The wild beauty
of Spetses

Traditional wooden boat moored in a turquoise cove near Spetses

Boat Days

Mother and child on a boat ride along the Spetses waterfront

Spetses is best seen from the water. From the old harbour or Dapia you can hire a small boat for the day or arrange a skipper to take you around the island.


Rocky coastline with pine trees and clear blue water on Spetses

Secluded Beaches

Whether you prefer organised beach clubs or simple swims from the rocks, there’s a spot nearby that fits.

From Villa Mou, beaches are a short ride away by taxi, scooter or quad.

Classic wooden sailing yacht flying the Greek flag near Spetses

Sports & Activities

Spetses makes it easy to stay active without ever feeling like you’re “training.” From Villa Mou you can head out for morning runs or walks along the sea, rent bikes or e-bikes to circle the island, book a game of tennis, or try water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing.

Food & Tavernas


Food on Spetses is simple and genuinely good: fresh fish, grilled meats, big salads, local vegetables and plenty of ice cream for the kids. From Villa Mou you’re close to seafront tavernas for long lunches, casual spots in town for an easy evening, and a few more refined restaurants when you feel like dressing up a little.

Homemade Greek meze served on ceramic plates at Villa Mou
Traditional Greek gemista and meze for lunch on the garden table
View from a window over Hydra harbour at sunset

Day Trips to Hydra

Enjoy a guided walking tour on Santorini’s most impressive path, right on the rim of the famous volcanic caldera. Follow the footsteps of ancient merchants, farmers and sailors, and experience a once in a lifetime adventure at the edge of the super volcano that inspired the myth of Atlantis.

Sunset over the caldera seen from Oia, Santorini
Traditional wooden boat moored in a turquoise cove near Spetses

Sunset in Oia

Boat Tours

Oia village in Santorini at dusk with its windmill and white houses
Family boat trip off Spetses with the town's houses in the background

Oia is world famous for its spectacular sunsets. The cascade of whitewashed buildings, dotted with windmills and blue dome churches, create a spectacular view.

Spetses is best seen from the water. From the old harbour or Dapia you can hire a small boat for the day or arrange a skipper to take you around the island.

Whitewashed chapel bell tower with blue windows at golden hour
Rocky coastline with pine trees and clear blue water on Spetses

Greek Churches

Secluded Beaches

On the island you will find many churches and chapels , usually with the classic colours of the island , blue dome and white temple which deserve a visit.
When the nameday of the Saints are celebrated , you will see decorated churches , many pilgrims and traditional festivals with food , music and a lot of wine.

Whether you prefer organised beach clubs or simple swims from the rocks, there’s a spot nearby that fits. From Villa Mou, beaches are a short ride away by taxi, scooter or quad.

Whitewashed steps and terraces above the deep blue Aegean Sea
Classic wooden sailing yacht flying the Greek flag near Spetses

Hike from Fira to Oia

Sports & Activities

Many travelers love hiking the path from Fira to Oia and visiting the castles of Santorini. Even if historical sites don’t mesmerize you, you should visit at least one of the castles to witness their unique beauty.

Spetses makes it easy to stay active without ever feeling like you’re “training.” From Villa Mou you can head out for morning runs or walks along the sea, rent bikes or e-bikes to circle the island, book a game of tennis, or try water sports like paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing.

Boat Tour

Food & Tavernas

View the impressive caldera and the picturesque villages on its top from the sea. In addition, you will swim in the crystal-clear waters of the most popular beaches of the island, like Red Beach and White Beach, as well as in the therapeutic waters of the volcano’s hot springs.

Food on Spetses is simple and genuinely good: fresh fish, grilled meats, big salads, local vegetables and plenty of ice cream for the kids. From Villa Mou you’re close to seafront tavernas for long lunches, casual spots in town for an easy evening, and a few more refined restaurants when you feel like dressing up a little.

Lounging on a catamaran net during a day cruise from Spetses
Homemade Greek meze served on ceramic plates at Villa Mou
Yachts and sailing boats moored below whitewashed terraces in an island harbour
Garden dining table with Greek dishes and views over Spetses to the sea
Traditional Greek gemista and meze for lunch on the garden table
Blue-domed churches of Oia overlooking the Santorini caldera
View from a window over Hydra harbour at sunset

Caldera Walking Tour

Day Trips to Hydra

Enjoy a guided walking tour on Santorini’s most impressive path, right on the rim of the famous volcanic caldera. Follow the footsteps of ancient merchants, farmers and sailors, and experience a once in a lifetime adventure at the edge of the super volcano that inspired the myth of Atlantis.

Hydra is an easy and beautiful day trip from Spetses. You can hop on a boat in the morning, cross over in under an hour and spend the day wandering its car-free alleys, swimming off the rocks and stopping for long lunches by the water.

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