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Sponge Factory

3.9 (20 reviews)
Open 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

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If you only have time to visit one shop in Tarpon Springs, this one is THE most touristy, but you'll also learn about the history of sponge
Steve E.

This place is touristy -- VERY touristy -- but it's also a good first stop if you've never been to Tarpon Springs. Once you get past all of the t-shirts, shell toys, and tacky touristy stuff, you'll find an area that will teach you about the history of Greek sponge diving in Tarpon Springs. There's an interesting video where you'll watch the divers working underwater, and then see the process for trimming and cleaning the sponges after they're brought back to the docks. You'll find bins of different types and sizes of sponges, and the staff will help you find the right one to use as a cosmetic sponge versus a sponge to use when washing the car. I honestly had no idea that there were so many different types of sponges, and so this was especially interesting. They sell some Greek products (pressed olive oil, Greek soaps, bath items), but I prefer to shop for those products elsewhere on Dodecanese Boulevard. If you spend enough money in their store you'll get a discount on your parking, but honestly at $5 a day for general parking, I fail to see the need to get all excited about a parking discount. Go for the movie, but do your shopping elsewhere in the area.

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10 years ago

It is a nice little place. But it is probably the most expensive ship around that area but they are friendly

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13 years ago

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13 years ago

A good selection of sponges. The prices seem to be a little high, but that can probably be attributed to the location.

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8 years ago

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9 years ago

Very friendly & knowledgeable family. Amazing sponges and soaps! This was our favorite shop in Tarpon Springs.

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This is the first shop you see when you come into Tarpon Springs on your left on Dodecanese Boulevard.

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