Getting from Alexandroupoli to Spetses

If you are heading to Spetses from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, on the opposite side of the country. 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 Alexandroupoli to Spetses. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Spetses by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses, which runs up to 10 daily crossings and takes around 1.5 to 3.5 hours.

Getting there by air

Spetses has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli 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. If you are traveling with a car, fly to Athens and drive to the mainland port of Kosta, from where a short local boat crosses to Spetses in around 10 minutes.