Getting from Aegina to Agistri is quick and easy, making the little pine-covered island of Agistri one of the best day trips you can take from Aegina. The two islands lie side by side in the Saronic Gulf. The fast ferry crosses between them in only about ten minutes, with frequent daily sailings and very … Read more
The Monastery of Panagia Chrysoleontissa is one of the most beautiful and historic monasteries on Aegina, standing high in the mountainous centre of the island. Fortified like a small castle, with a crenelated tower and a peaceful, flower-filled courtyard. It was built inland in the seventeenth century to escape the pirate raids that plagued the … Read more
Knowing where to eat in Aegina is part of the pleasure of a visit, for the island is a genuine food destination as well as a pretty one. Its tables are built around fresh seafood, landed daily and grilled simply by the water. Around the island’s world-famous pistachios. Which appear in everything from savoury dishes … Read more
Vagia is one of the most beautiful and peaceful beaches on Aegina. A stretch of golden sand and crystal-clear water on the island’s north coast, around twelve kilometres from Aegina Town. Though organised, with sunbeds and parasols, it is a rare escape where the soundtrack is the sea rather than loud music, backed by pine … Read more
Mesagros is a traditional inland village on Aegina, famous above all for its long tradition of pottery. Lying about ten kilometres east of Aegina Town, on the road that leads to the Temple of Aphaia. It has been a centre of ceramic craft since ancient times, thanks to the fine clay of the surrounding hills. … Read more
Getting around Aegina is easy, with a choice of local buses, rental cars, scooters and bikes, and taxis to suit every budget and plan. The cheapest option is the bus, which links Aegina Town with the main villages and beaches, while renting a car or scooter gives you the freedom to explore the whole island … Read more
Mount Oros, also known as Ellanio, is the highest peak on Aegina and in the whole Saronic Gulf, rising to 532 metres in the south of the island. As well as being a natural landmark, it is a place of deep history: its summit was an ancient sanctuary of Zeus. The remains of the Temple … Read more
Aeginitissa is one of the loveliest and most popular beaches on Aegina. A stretch of golden sand and shallow azure water on the island’s southwest coast, near the village of Perdika. Its great feature is the thick natural shade of the huge eucalyptus trees that reach right down to the sand. Along with an organised … Read more
Souvala is a traditional fishing village and seaside resort on the north coast of Aegina, and the island’s second port after Aegina Town. Lying about nine kilometres north of the main town, it is known for its relaxed atmosphere, its beaches. Its tavernas and cafes along the waterfront. Above all for its thermal springs, whose … Read more
Marathonas is one of the most popular beaches on Aegina, a pair of sandy. Shallow coves on the west coast just kilometres south of Aegina Town on the road to Perdika. Made up of two adjacent beaches, Marathonas A and Marathonas B, it offers soft sand, calm. Clear and shallow water that is ideal for … Read more