Getting from Agios Efstratios to Spetses

If you are heading to Spetses from Agios Efstratios you are making your way from a small island in the northern Aegean to a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, on the opposite side of Greece. It has neoclassical mansions around the harbour, a strong nautical tradition and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agios Efstratios to Spetses. Getting there means taking the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, which runs 4 times a week in summer and takes around 1 hour 30 minutes, flying to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses, which takes around 1.5 to 3.5 hours with up to 10 daily crossings from Gate E8.

Getting there by air

Spetses has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Taking the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, flying to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Agios Efstratios to Lemnos, fly to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses. Note that Spetses is car-free so no vehicles can be taken to the island. With up to 10 daily departures from Piraeus you rarely need to book the Saronic connection far in advance.