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
For such a small island, Aegina has a rich collection of museums that reflect its long and important history. The Archaeological Museum, at the ancient Kolona site by the harbour, is one of the oldest in Greece and traces the island’s story from prehistoric times, while the Historical and Folklore Museum, in a fine neoclassical … 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
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