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Greek heritage waterfront · Florida

Greek traditions. Florida sunshine.

Greek heritage, sponge boats and a lively waterfront offer a different side of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Tarpon Springs · Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tarpon Springs, FL (Sponge Docks)
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Follow the sponge docks

Tarpon Springs brings its Greek roots and sponge-diving history into everyday life along the waterfront. Walk Dodecanese Boulevard, look at the boats and browse the shops before stopping for Greek food.

Let the town tell its story

For a more detailed introduction, look into the Greektown Historic District’s self-guided audio walking tour. The waterfront gives this visit a character quite different from a beach-only outing.