Churches in Spetses

The Church of Panagia Armata was built between 1824 and 1830 by Captain Ioannis Koutsis, to commemorate the defeat of the Ottoman fleet by the Greeks on the 8th of September, 1822. To this day, it is one of the most lovely beaches on the island.

A quaint beautifully restored chapel dedicated to Saint Mamas, on the very seafront of Spetses. It hosts a memorable annual celebration every September.

This Monastery was established in the early 19th century. It is located on top of a hill and gives a great view of the town and the sea. In the cemetery in front of the monastery, there are the tombs of some very important local figures.

The tiny chapel of Agia Paraskevi is located right on the beach with the same name. It has a traditional style and it opens only on its name day, July 26th.

Overlooking the old harbor and offering great views, the church of the three martyrs from Spetses is an impressive church with magnificent domes.

This lovely red chapel lies close to Ligoneri Beach. It is a seaside church, offering beautiful views of the seascape.

The church of Panagia Gorgoepikoos is a comparatively new convent not far from the Monastery of Agioi Pantes. Its annual celebrations follow the dates of the old (Julian) calendar.

The church of Panagia Elona is a picturesque church on the hill of Elonas, next to ruined farmhouses and an abandoned mansion.

An impressive late-18th-century church in the area of Kasteli, the church of Agia Triada boasts a magnificent ornately carved wooden altarpiece, a unique belfry, interesting icons with Renaissance influences and other beautiful decorations.

A picturesque church erected in 1822 and funded by Laskarina Bouboulina, a female naval commander who played a key role in the Greek War of Independence.

The church of Prophet Elias is a picturesque chapel looming among verdant trees on the island’s highest point, 245 meters above sea level.