The best time to visit Aegina is generally from late spring to early autumn, from around April to June and again in September and October, when the weather is warm and pleasant but the fierce heat and crowds of high summer are avoided. Thanks to its mild Mediterranean climate and its closeness to Athens, Aegina … Read more
The Athens to Aegina ferry is one of the quickest and easiest boat trips in Greece, linking the capital with its nearest island in as little as forty minutes. All ferries leave from the port of Piraeus, just outside Athens. Sail frequently throughout the day. With a choice of fast catamarans and cheaper conventional car … Read more
Paleochora is the abandoned medieval capital of Aegina, an atmospheric ghost town spread across a rocky hillside in the centre of the island. For around a thousand years this hidden settlement, built inland out of sight of the sea, was the heart of Aegina, a refuge from the pirates that plagued the coast. Today the … Read more
Kolona is the ancient acropolis of Aegina, an archaeological site set on a low hill by the sea just north of the harbour of Aegina Town. Its name, meaning column in Greek, comes from the single tall column that still stands there, the last surviving pillar of an ancient Temple of Apollo. Inhabited continuously for … Read more
Moni is a small, uninhabited islet just off the southwest tip of Aegina, opposite the fishing village of Perdika. One of the most rewarding short excursions in the Saronic Gulf. Reached by a boat ride of only about ten minutes from Perdika harbour, it is a protected nature reserve covered in pine forest. With a … Read more
Agia Marina is the main sandy resort beach of Aegina and the most popular place to swim on the island. Lying on the east coast about fourteen kilometres from Aegina Town, it boasts the longest stretch of sand on the island. With shallow, crystal-clear water that makes it ideal for families with children. Fully organised, … Read more
Perdika is the prettiest of Aegina’s villages, a small, traditional fishing harbour on the southern tip of the island famous above all for its seafood. Its little port is lined with colourful boats and a row of waterfront fish tavernas where the day’s catch is served fresh. Looking out over the water to the green … Read more
Aegina pistachios are the island’s most famous product and among the finest pistachios in the world. Grown in the volcanic soil and dry climate of Aegina, they have an intense. Sweet flavour that sets them apart. They carry a protected designation of origin, or PDO, that guarantees their authenticity. Known affectionately as the island’s green … Read more
The Monastery of Agios Nektarios is the most important religious site on Aegina and one of the most visited and revered pilgrimage destinations in all of Greece. Dedicated to Saint Nektarios, a beloved modern saint who lived and is buried on the island. It draws thousands of pilgrims from around the world who come to … Read more
Deciding where to stay in Aegina is easy once you know the character of its main areas, each one offering a different kind of island holiday. The lively harbour capital of Aegina Town is the most central and convenient base, with the widest choice of accommodation. Dining and transport, while the east-coast resort of Agia … Read more