Tarpon Springs is 1 hr away and has a authentic Greek feel and the home of the natural sponge.
Below are some of the highlights of Tarpon springs:
Sponge Docks: Stroll through our Greek village and visit over 100 unique shops.
A Night in the Islands: A free event held throughout the year, click here for the schedule
Sightseeing Tours, Dolphin Cruises: explore the natural estuaries and see the historic lighthouse. The various tour operators specialize in: Nature tours, sightseeing tours, Sponge diving exhibitions, and some boats beach on an island where you can see Florida's nature and look for shells. All of the boats are large, comfortable and stable with all the convenient amenities.
Authentic Greek Cuisine: the Sponge Dock's area is home to some nationally recognized Greek restaurants and bakeries. With ten to twelve restaurants and bakeries within walking walking distance, you won't run out of options as to where to eat. Some restaurants feature live entertainment, mostly on the weekends, that features live authentic Greek music and even Belly Dancing. Restaurants . Get breakfast on the docks at Costa's Saturday's & Sundays.
Night Life: You don't have to go home after dinner. Mamas_Greek_Cuisine offers a full bar and occasional live entertainment. @ Cafe is the local exciting Euro Style cafe and is open late.
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