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Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks

Dodecanese blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
4.5 of 5 stars 159 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Owner description: The Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the worlds finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek...... more » Owner description: The Sponge Industry helped build a Greek Community that is now famous not only for the worlds finest sponges, but for some of the finest Greek Restaurants, Markets, and Bakeries in the Country. « less
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Sebastian, Florida
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

and thank heavens one of those is Tarpon Springs. I've been going to this great little town since 1972, and I never tire of it. We walked along the streets and did some shopping for sponges of course and some of the wonderful soap that's made there. They offer other things of course, but the areas noted for those things... More

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Lutz, Florida
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

a great day of fun with family. got to see a movie about sponges. great day. food to was good.... More

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Clearwater, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Captian Dave was very personable and Christina was very attentive and knowledgeable. I also noticed that this Captain truly knew how to handle a boat for the best possible experience. More

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massena ny
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

lots of shops and restaurants along this strip,shoppers beware lots of stuff to buy, really quaint little greek area, be sure to take some short about 1 1/2 hr cruises More

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Dayton, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

thought the price for sponges was a little higher than I wanted to spend but we did purchase some to take back home. Got other items as well. Had fun, much to offer in foods and drinks, and pasteries. More

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Hudson, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

a lot of great Greek restaurants & shops; sponge boats are at the docks that actively go sponging & then sold to the markets after cleaned; fun to walk up and down the streets; also an area museum More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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The docks are set along one main road which consists of places to eat, shops selling sponges etc and river trips - nice just to walk round and savour the atmosphere. More

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Bridgewater, New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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Tarpon Springs is a wonderful area on the west coast to explore. The Sponge Docks is an area with many shops, restaurants and boat trips. I took one of the sponge diving tours and enjoyed it very much. The area is really beautiful and lively. More

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Odessa Fl
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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Many good restaurants to choose from, shops, bars, sight-seeing, and fabulous greek pastries at several places. Mother nature always delights with a beautiful sunset. More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

We enjoyed a nice walk on the docks to see the boats that were already in from collecting sponges that day. There are some wonderful food venues and great bakery shops with real Greek pastries! Nice! More

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