Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Excellent side trip from the city
- Nice beaches
Time required: 360 minutes
Public transport:
- Aegina Island Ferry
Address:
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Photo: Jorge Lascar
Things you need to know:
- Aegina Island is an island about 28 km (17 mi) from Athens in the Aegean Sea. The island's largest town is also call Aegina
- The island is best known for its tasty pistachios and the Doric Temple of Aphaia
- The well preserved Aphaia Temple was built in the 5th century BC when Aegina's power was comparable to that of Athens
- The town has a lovely 19th century port
What to do there:
- Take a regular ferry (Hellenic Seaways, Nova Ferries) from Pireaus port. They run very frequently
- The ferry will take you to the main town on the island
- From there take the first boat to the island of Angistri (20 min by boat). It is a small paradise. Swim, relax and take a lunch
- Take a boat back to Aegina and discover the port area
- Take the local bus (or rent a quad) to the Temple of Aphaia (direction Agia Marina)
- Head to one of the beaches of Agia Marina (take the bus or a long walk)
- From there take the ferry back to Pireaus
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Tips & Insights:
- Do not miss the delicious pistachio ice cream
- On your way back to Pireus try the flying dolphin hydrofoil (weather permitting)
- If you are interested in more islands you can do the islands Aegina, Hydra and Poros in one day
- See this site for more detailed information
