Spetses Agios Mamas Festival

The Festival of Agios Mamas in Spetses: The island of Spetses is known to host many lively festivals, which include traditional music and dances, as well as eating and drinking. However, in the case of the Agios Mammas feast, the activities hosted during its celebration result outstanding in comparison to the rest.

The celebration of Agios Mamas takes place on September 2nd, in the small beach only 2 min walk from Dapia. Children gather on the beach, at the foot of the Agios Mammas church, after the evening mass. Then, they put in the sea small boats with candles on them, creating a romantic atmosphere of small candles floating on the water.