Spetses has a rich history, locals in the region rate this as an average destination. It is notable for playing an important part in the 1821 War of Independence and in September one will see the re enactment of a famous sea battle that took place just off the coast.
Spetses is an affluent island and a municipality in the Islands regional unit, Attica, Greece.It is sometimes included as one of the Saronic Islands. Until 1948, it was part of the old prefecture of Argolidocorinthia, which is now split into Argolis and Corinthia. In ancient times, it was known as Pityoussa, and later as Petses. The island is now an independent municipality (pop. 4,027), with no internal boundaries within the municipality. The town of Spetses is the only large settlement on the island. The other settlements on the island are Moní Agíon Pánton , Ligonéri, Ágioi Anárgyroi , Kouzoúnos. Also part of the Municipality of Spetses are the islands of Spetsopoula, Falkonera, and Velopoula (all uninhabited). The municipality has an area of 27.121 km2.
