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Spetses (Greek, Modern: Σπέτσες, Ancient/Katharevousa: -ai), Argolis form Spetsai is an island in Greece. Until 1948, it was part of the old prefecture of Argolidocorinthia that is now split into Argolis and Corinthia. In ancient times, it was known as Pityoussa and later is was known as Petses. The town is the only settlement on the island and was one of the two only provinces in Greece that has fewer than five settlements and two municipalities. It is presently an independent municipality. Ferries arrive regularly from Piraeus and Plaka near Leonidi and Napflion on the Peloponnese. Use of motor vehicles are severely restricted on the island, so the public transportation system is generally provided by horse & carriage and water taxis. Some conventional taxis and buses are in operation, but they require a special license. The inhabited area is so compact that most people use scooters or walk everywhere. The port is also known as Dapia. Trails encircle the island and totals about 25 to 30 km. The archaeological findings date back to 2000 BC.
Naval battle in the Hydra Spetses narrow , From 1821 to 1822, the island played an important role in the Greek War of Independence in fighting against the Turks. Spetses also has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium and many churches dotted around the island. Famous beaches include Agios Mamas, in the centre of town, Agioi Anargiroi, around the back of the island and two beeches close to the town, College beach and Agia Marina, both offering watersport activities. Spetses also has a school, a lyceum, a gymnasium, a church including one that is named Agias Mamas and a square (plateia) of Agias Mamas. Villages Dapia, a village located 10 km from Spetses in the southwestern part and has a beach named Agioi Anargyroi Historical population
Spetsai class and Greek battleship Spetsai, named after this island and was that spelling that time. There are no boundaries on the island of Spetses.
A bronze statue in remembrance of the Greek heroine Laskarina Bouboulina on the island of Spetses Greece
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