Vathy is one of the oldest and largest villages on Aegina, set on the island’s north coast just beyond the resort of Souvala, at the foot of a hill. A traditional community with roots stretching back to ancient times, it was long a place of vineyards and olive groves, though today its people are increasingly … Read more
Kypseli is the second-largest village on Aegina, a traditional inland community just kilometres east of Aegina Town with a rich history and strong local character. Once home to prosperous sponge divers, whose wealth built the handsome neoclassical mansions that still line its streets, it sits amid fertile countryside famous for its pistachio groves. At its … 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
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
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
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