Outstanding scenery and nature, vibrant Greek energies. The ideal destination to relax your mind and body.
Spetses is a Greek hidden gem, located in the Myrtoan sea, close to its famous neighbour Hydra, in the Saronic gulf. The sense of intimacy you find on the island has made its reputation in luxury travel, far away from the bling of Mykonos, St-Tropez or Ibiza.
What is unique here, is that it is pedestrian-friendly: a few cars, no big road, no touring buses and no airport around. Most travel here is by foot, horse-carriage, bikes small motorbikes or quad bikes etc. This is disconnection.
Located only three hours away from Athens, Spetses is easily accessible, by ferry, bus, car or even helicopter.
Each season on the island has its own beauty. In summer, it is the hideaway of international and Greek tourists, flying away from big cities. This is the high-season and hottest period. From mid-June until the end of August, the temperatures can rise up to 40 degrees.
In winter, from January to March, the weather changes but can offer beautiful sunny days for you to enjoy a lunch on the terrace.
We are happy to welcome you any time of the year but recommend our guests to visit Spetses island off-season: during Autumn, after the Armata festival happening during the first weekend of September, until end-November, or during Spring, from April to June. This is when the island is more quiet, temperatures are enjoyable and the light changes.
Perfect for couples, wellness retreats, digital-nomads or hikers.
Many European travellers take advantage of the Easter holiday to escape the cold, enjoy the warm Greek weather and flowery lands.
Swim in the island’s preserved creeks and the Myrtoan Sea’s pristine waters. Relax and sunbathe on one of Spetses’ pebbled beaches, or around the Yayaki pool, while listening to the crickets’ music .
The island offers a wide range of activities for all ages and all year round. You can take part in water sports, cycling around the island, hikes in the mountains of Spetses, discover running trails, horse-riding and trekking.
During your stay at Yayaki, take part in a yoga retreat, meditation session or yoga class. Depending on availability and the weather, the sessions take place around the pool or in the Yoga studio. It is the perfect opportunity to combine a joyful holiday with a moment to disconnect after a beach day, and before enjoying all the Spetses fun evenings!
Enjoy the local history and heritage. Visit the Bouboulina and Spetses museums, the Epidor ancient Greek theatre and home to the Asclepius healing centre, take a trip to nearby Hydra island or Nafplio, former capital of Greece.
Scroll down to view the different travel options below. Once your room is booked, we will send you the key information to help you organise your trip to the island. However you choose to arrive on the island, kindly note that different fees apply. We highly recommend you to start planning your trip in advance! Once you arrive in Dapia, the village, Yayaki Spetses is just 10 minutes away by foot.
Get to the Piraeus port by taxi or bus. Then, get aboard the Hellenic Seaway ferry boat*. Enjoy the 2-3h ride, stopping in different islands of Poros, Herminioni and Hydra.
*Tickets should be booked online in advance and can be printed at home or picked up at the port before departure.
From Athens Airport, rent the car of your choice and drive to Kosta / Porto Heli for 2h30 – 3h00.
Follow your GPS or Google map and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Park the car in Kosta for the length of your stay. A daily parking fee applies. Take the taxi boat or Katerina boat from Kosta to Spetses and stop in Dapia.
Organised by the Yayaki team, price upon request*.
Pick-up at the airport with the car of your choice (mini-van, bus, 4-seat car etc…). You will be driven straight to Kosta/Porto Heli. There, take a taxi boat or get on the Katerina boat, from Kosta to Spetses island, and get-off in Dapia.
*We recommend this option for groups, luxury travellers who enjoy privacy, or admiring the Peloponnese and Argosaronic gulf sceneries along the road.
By Air
Organised by the Yayaki team, price upon request*.
Get to Spetses by Helicopter. We will pick you up at Athens airport directly. In just 15 minutes you will arrive at the Spetses Helipad. From there, we will organise a car transfer to the hotel.
*We recommend this option for luxury travellers and VIPs who enjoy privacy or time efficiency.
