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
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
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
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