Tarpon Springs: Florida’s Little Greek Town & Sponge Capital of the World

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Did you know there’s a town in Florida that has the highest percentage of Greek Americans anywhere in the country?

Yep, more than one in ten people in Tarpon Springs, Florida claim to have Greek descent…I would say that qualifies Tarpon Springs as Florida’s “Little Greece.”

This cute little town is the perfect day trip if you’re in the Tampa area and want something different than the usual Florida beach scene.

- The Greek Community - The Sponge Capital of the   World

What Tarpon Springs is Famous For

Tarpon Springs Must Dos

Many people come to Tarpon Springs to sample the authentic Greek cuisine and if you’re only going to eat at one spot, make it Hellas.

Hellas Restaurant and Bakery

The sponge docks are what built Tarpon Springs and this is the area you want to visit. Lining Dodecanese Blvd (west of highway 19) this is also where all the Greek restaurants and sponge shops are.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

You can’t go to Tarpon Springs without buying a sponge! Natural sponges have antibacterial properties (they don’t get moldy like synthetic sponges) and they’re hypoallergenic.

Shopping for Sponges

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