Tarpon Springs

omg how i miss the sponge docks….the salty air, in the evening and the lanterens are lit in the shops and resterants…greek music everywhere you go…and the food mmmmmm, one thing i mis the most and EVERY shop has them, the little tan/cream color, oddly shaped, ugh what are they called…little smelly things, oh well i loved them though

I moved to Tarpon completely against my will at age 15. I wound up meeting my husband and some of the best friends I’ll ever have.

If you went to high school in Tarpon, you generally complain about it. It’s small, filled with old Greek families & elderly tourists, and there’s not much to do for young people. That being said, it is a cute little town to visit, I suppose, and I’m willing to bet that you can’t get better Greek food anywhere in this country.

The sponge docks are really interesting if it’s your first time there, and a nice place to stroll along the street and watch the sunset. Other great places to catch the sunset are Fred Howard Park and the smaller, nearby Sunset Beach.

The Greek epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs is the largest in the country. It’s a fascinating cultural experience culminating with all the boys in the Greek church aged 16-18 diving into the bayou to retrieve a ceramic cross. Opa!

There’s a reason everyone talks about the sponge docks and the food: that’s all there is there. But it’s cute and unique, just watch out for the cheesey glass-bottom boat rides.

The food! The food!

Sponge docks and belly dancing.

Did I mention the food?

I miss it so! I loved the people & of course the FOOD!! Plenty to do & so close to anything you could want. Well worth the visit! I still have family here.

a place where you can have amazing greek food and diplas!