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Spétses, Greece

Attica · Greece

Spétses is a small town in Attica, Greece with a population of 4,001. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,001 Population 255/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
19.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Athens Timezone
$33,804 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,804 median income

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About Spétses

Spétses

Spetses is an island in Attica, Greece. It is counted among the Saronic Islands group. Until 1948, it was part of the Argolis and Corinthia Prefecture, which is now split into Argolis and Corinthia. In ancient times, it was known as Pityussa.

People

Population4,001
Density255/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$33,804

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain19.7 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population4,001
Population Density255 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates37.2619°, 23.1594°
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Country🇬🇷 Greece
State / ProvinceAttica
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation19.7 inches (501 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,804

About Spétses

Spétses is a small town in Greece (Attica) with a population of 4,001. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Athens.

The median household income in Spétses is $33,804, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 232 business establishments.

Income: Spétses vs Greece

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Income

Median HH Income$33,804
55% below Greece avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)232

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Spétses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above Greece avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates37.2619°N, 23.1594°W
TimezoneEurope/Athens

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below Greece avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2006 26 km NE of Kýthira, Greece M6.7 106 km
Jun 15, 1995 8 km WNW of Galaxídhion, Greece M6.5 148 km
Oct 13, 1997 47 km SSE of Koróni, Greece M6.4 138 km
Jan 6, 2008 15 km WNW of Leonídio, Greece M6.2 42 km
Sep 7, 1999 5 km WNW of Fylí, Greece M6.0 103 km
Nov 18, 1992 10 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.9 132 km
May 21, 2002 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece M5.9 122 km
Mar 18, 1993 11 km NNE of Témeni, Greece M5.8 149 km
Aug 29, 2014 59 km E of Géfyra, Greece M5.8 81 km
Apr 4, 2014 36 km ESE of Ýdra, Greece M5.6 63 km
Mar 1, 2004 6 km ESE of Arfará, Greece M5.6 94 km
Sep 16, 2001 6 km SE of Kopanáki, Greece M5.5 114 km
Jun 15, 1995 3 km E of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.4 141 km
May 10, 2008 58 km SSW of Gýtheio, Greece M5.4 135 km
Jul 19, 2019 1 km NNE of Magoúla, Greece M5.3 98 km
Feb 15, 2016 14 km E of Kréstena, Greece M5.3 126 km
Mar 30, 2019 2 km SE of Galaxídhion, Greece M5.3 140 km
Mar 5, 1993 7 km WNW of Filiatrá, Greece M5.2 147 km
Mar 20, 1992 9 km SE of Adámas, Greece M5.2 138 km
Jun 6, 2013 southern Greece M5.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.6 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1866 S. COASTS PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 8.6 m - 141 km
1867 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Earthquake 6.0 m - 128 km
1817 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 5.0 m - 148 km
1965 NORTH CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 3.0 m 2 136 km
1861 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake 2.1 m - 134 km
2008 SW. CORINTH GULF Unknown 2.0 m - 134 km
1981 GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.3 m - 106 km
1995 GULF OF CORINTH: AIYION Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 26 148 km
1981 ATHENS-EASTERN GULF OF CORINTH Earthquake 1.0 m 22 109 km
1947 PELOPONNESUS, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 3 121 km
1899 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 125 km
1928 CORINTHOS-PATRAS GULF Earthquake 0.6 m 20 83 km
1992 CORINTH GULF Earthquake - - 132 km
1984 CORINTHOS GULF, GREECE Eruption + Earthquake - - 148 km
1926 ARGOLIKOS GULF Earthquake - - 86 km
1888 GULF OF CORINTH Eruption + Earthquake - - 140 km
1886 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - 326 131 km
1862 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 136 km
1853 CENTRAL GREECE (EVOIKOS GULF) Earthquake - 17 114 km
1794 CORINTH GULF Eruption + Earthquake - - 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Methana (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Methana Lava dome(s) 760 m (2,493 ft) -258 42 km
Milos Stratovolcano(es) 751 m (2,464 ft) 140 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Spétses has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Spétses

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primary School of Spetses - - - -
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Radio Stations near Spétses

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sport FM 94.6 greek, sport MP3 128 kbps
Αντένα Αίγινα - MP3 320 kbps
Radiobird jazz, rock MP3
Loutraki 87.5 greek music MP3 128 kbps
Cool 92.9 (US) - MP3 96 kbps
Cool 90.7 80s, house MP3 192 kbps
Cool 106.8 pop MP3 128 kbps
Diva Fm 106.1 - Greece - MP3 320 kbps
Ερμιονίδα greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Diva 91.6 dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Sport 96.3 music, sports news MP3
Diva 106.1 greek, mainstream MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Spétses

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Laskarina Bouboulina museum
Museum of Spetses
Spetses Museum

Farmers Markets in Spétses

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
fisch market

Hotels in Spétses

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argonaftis
HAPIMAG Porto Heli
Nissia
Poseidonio Grand Hotel Spetses
Poseidonion Grand Hotel
Soleil
Star Spetses
Villa Giannanti
villa metaxa
Zoe's Club
Κόχειλα Ματούλα
Φάρος

Cafes in Spétses

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HotelRoumani & cafe
Mayo Cafe bar
Provenza
Roussos
Tiramisù

Cinemas in Spétses

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cine Marina

Theatres in Spétses

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Υπαίθριο Δημοτικό Θέατρο Σπετσών

Dentists in Spétses

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GR #5499774224
GR #5499774226

Veterinaries in Spétses

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spetses Cares For Animals

Gas Stations in Spétses

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

REVOIL
REVOIL

Banks in Spétses

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank

Airports Near Spétses

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lechaio Airfield-Small Airport
Megara Air Base-Small Airport
Sparti AirfieldSPJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Spétses

21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint George
Αγία Μαρίνα
Αγία Παρασκευή
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι
Άγιος Αιμιλιανός
Άγιος Θεοδόσιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Ιωάννης Θεολόγος
Άγιος Ιωάννης Θεολόγος
Άγιος Μάμας
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Ανάληψη
Αναστάσεως
Ζωοδόχος Πηγή
Ιερά Μονή Παναγίας Γοργοεπηκόου
ΛΙΓΟΝΕΡΙ
Ναός 3 Σπετσιωτών Νεομαρτύρων
Παναγία Ελώνα
Παναγιά Μαρμάτα
Παναγία Μυρτιδιώτισσα
Προφήτης Ηλίας

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Athens

🇬🇷 About Greece

Capital Athens
Population 10,727,668
Area 131,940 km²
GDP (USD) $242,946,187,738
GDP per capita $23,344
HDI 0.893
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 85.0%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Greek
Calling code +30
TLD .gr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Greece

15 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Πρωτοχρονιά
Jan 6 Epiphany Θεοφάνεια
Feb 23 Clean Monday Καθαρά Δευτέρα
Mar 25 Annunciation Ευαγγελισμός της Θεοτόκου
Mar 25 Independence Day Εικοστή Πέμπτη Μαρτίου
Apr 10 Good Friday Μεγάλη Παρασκευή
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Κυριακή του Πάσχα
Apr 13 Easter Monday Δευτέρα του Πάσχα
May 1 Labour Day Εργατική Πρωτομαγιά
May 31 Pentecost Πεντηκοστή
Jun 1 Whit Monday Δευτέρα Πεντηκοστής
Aug 15 Assumption Day Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου
Oct 28 Ochi Day Το Όχι
Dec 25 Christmas Day Χριστούγεννα
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Σύναξις Υπεραγίας Θεοτόκου Μαρίας

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spétses

What is the population of Spétses?

Spétses has a population of 4,001 residents and is located in Greece. The population density is 255 people per square mile, spread across 15.7 square miles.

Is Spétses expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,804, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Spétses?

Spétses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.7 inches.

How is the job market in Spétses?

There are 232 business establishments in the area.

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