Spetsai

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Spetsai Description

(Local Name: Spétses) Area of island: 22 sq. km/8.5 sq. mi

Altitude: 244m/801ft

Chief place: Spétses

Spetsai (modern Greek Spétses; Italian Spezzia), the ancient Pityousa (Island of Pines), is a hilly and well wooded island off the southeast coast of the Argolid. The income of the inhabitants, who are mostly of Albanian descent, comes from farming and now, to an even greater extent, from the tourist trade, for the island's mild climate attracts large numbers of holidaymakers. No motor vehicles except public service vehicles are allowed on Spetsai.

In antiquity Spetsai was an island of no importance. In 1770, after the Orlov rising, a rebellion against the Turks supported by Catherine

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Hobbies & Activities category: Beach; Festival of arts of short duration; Christian sites; Resort or relaxation spot

Address

Spetsai Tourist Office
Town Hall
Spétses
Greece