Boat trips are one of the best ways to enjoy Aegina and the beautiful Saronic Gulf around it. From short local hops to the tiny islet of Moni, with its clear water and tame deer, to the quick crossing over to green. Beach-fringed Agistri. The popular all-day cruises that take in Agistri, Moni and Aegina … Read more
The Christos Kapralos Museum is one of the cultural highlights of Aegina. Occupying the seaside home and studio of Christos Kapralos, one of the greatest Greek sculptors of the modern era. Set on the coast a short way northwest of Aegina Town, the museum preserves the very workshop where the artist created the bulk of … Read more
Aegina is a notable island for a family holiday with kids, combining safe, shallow beaches with easy access from Athens and things to keep children happy. The island’s sandy resort beaches, above all Agia Marina and Marathonas, have calm, shallow water perfect for little ones, while the little islet of Moni, with its tame deer … Read more
Hiking on Aegina is a notable way to discover the quieter, greener side of the island, away from the beaches and the town. The island has a well-marked network of trails, the signposted Paths of Culture, which lead walkers through pine forests. Olive groves and countryside to ancient sites, old churches and panoramic viewpoints. Highlights … Read more
The Aegina Fistiki Fest is the island’s biggest and best-loved festival, a joyful celebration of its world-famous pistachios held every September along the harbour of Aegina Town. Over three lively days, dozens of producers, pastry chefs and cooks fill the waterfront with stalls showcasing every imaginable pistachio creation, from traditional pasteli and spoon sweets to … Read more
Portes is a tiny, unspoilt fishing village on the southeast coast of Aegina, tucked away from the crowds and loved for its peaceful, natural beauty. Home to only a handful of residents, it lives by fishing, with a serene beach of pebbles and sand lapped by crystal-clear water and framed by green hillsides. Remote and … Read more
Aegina nightlife is relaxed and stylish rather than wild, centred on long dinners, harbourside drinks and easy-going bars rather than big clubs. The heart of it is the waterfront of Aegina Town, where cafes and cocktail bars line the harbour and stay lively into the early hours, especially in summer. Beyond the capital, the resort … Read more
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