Spetses

The Greek Island That Burns an Ottoman Ship Every September

Every September, the harbor of Spetses becomes the setting for one of Greece’s most spectacular historical commemorations. Ships gather offshore, crowds fill the waterfront and the island becomes part of a celebration combining music, theater, religious ceremonies and historical...

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber Enjoy Family Vacation in Greece

Pop superstar Justin Bieber and his wife, model Hailey Bieber, are spending part of their summer vacation in Greece, choosing the Peloponnese and the nearby island of Spetses for a family getaway with their young son, Jack Blues. The celebrity...

Greece Launches Crackdown on Vehicles in Hydra and Spetses

In a concerted effort to keep two of Greece’s most beloved islands free from vehicles, senior officials agreed on stricter controls for Hydra and Spetses. The high-level meeting brought together Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Attica Governor Nikos Hardalias, Minister of...

Missing British Tourist Found Dead on Rhodes

The 48-year-old British tourist who went missing on Wednesday on Theologos Beach on the island of Rhodes was found dead on Friday. According to local media, the body of the man was spotted by a citizen on Paradisi Beach about...

Kim Kardashian Revels in Greek Island Vacation

Kim Kardashian is giving fans a glimpse of her Greece trip, posting a series of photos from her June vacation with Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos on Instagram on Monday. Kardashian, 43, posed for multiple sunny selfies while riding on...

British National Found Dead on Spetses, Greece

A British national was found dead Friday morning on the island of Spetses, Greece. His body was discovered by residents at the Tsaldari wharf in the Old Port of the island. According to preliminary reports, he was identified as a...

Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson Add Hollywood Glamor to Spetses, Greece

Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson were among the American celebrities who descended into the island paradise of Spetses, Greece, this week. Paparazzi caught Kim Kardashian along with Kris Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny strolling at the harbor of Spetses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0OJYkBsPc&t=5s Kim...

Glamorous Greek Island of Spetses, the Setting of Daniel Craig’s Knives Out

The star of Daniel Craig's Knives Out sequel is on the Greek island of Spetses, which—with its glamorous mansions, hiking trails, and secluded beaches—provides the setting of the Netflix movie. Spetses is an upscale affluent island of the Saronic Islands,...

Greece’s Saronic Gulf Islands Voted Best for 2023

Greece's Saronic Gulf islands were voted Best Island Destination in the World Travel Awards (WΤΑ) for 2023 in a glamorous ceremony in Batumi, Georgia