Where to Stay in Aegina: Best Areas and Places to Base Yourself

Where to stay in Aegina: the fishing village of Perdika and the islet of Moni at the island's southern tip

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

Aegina Beaches: The Best Places to Swim on the Island

Aegina beaches: the sandy resort beach of Agia Marina with its umbrellas and clear blue sea

The beaches of Aegina offer easy, relaxed swimming in calm, shallow Saronic water just under an hour from Athens. While the island is famous for its ancient temple and its pistachios, it also has a lovely, varied coastline: the long sandy resort beach of Agia Marina, family-friendly Marathonas near the town, quiet coves like Aeginitissa … Read more