Holidays in Aegina Greece Holiday Travel Information, Aegina Beaches, Nightlife, Aegina Island Sightseeing Egina Greece

Aegina (Egina) Island is located in the Saronic Gulf, a short distance from Piraeus. It is a 35-minute hydrofoil trip and an hour and fifteen minute ferry boat ride from the port of Piraeus. From Aegina you can easily reach other Saronic Islands, such as Poros, Hydra and Spetses. On this page, you will find useful Aegina Greece holiday travel information, including the historical sites, beaches, villages and nightlife of Aegina Island.

Aegina Island characteristics

When entering the port and town of Aegina (Egina), you are welcomed by the whitewashed church of Agios Nikolaos . Throughout the capital town and the other villages there are many neoclassical manors with yellow and pink facades, lovely blue-domed churches, stone-paved alleyways, small shops, traditional cafés and horse-drawn carriages. Aegina is a verdant island, with endless fields of pistachio trees, and has some of the most hospitable locals in Greece. Along the coast, visitors dine at the many tavernas and restaurants that serve delicious fresh fish and seafood.

Aegina Island Sightseeing

Aegina is an island of great history, offering visitors many historical sites and attractions. We suggest visiting the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Ellanios Zeus and the Archaeological, Folklore and Karpalos Museums in Aegina Town. Other worthwhile sites are the Temple of Aphaia Athena in Agia Marina and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios, patron saint of the island, in Paleochora .

Aegina Beaches

The coastal village of Agia Marina attracts many visitors, due to its wonderful organized beach. Marathonas and Aeginitissa are two lovely Aegina beaches located close to Aegina Town, while the seaside settlements of Souvala, Perdika and Vagia have beautiful sandy beaches with crystal clear waters.

Aegina Villages

Apart from the charming Aegina Town (Hora), with its interesting architecture, narrow streets and seaside cafés, the island has many other villages you can visit. Paleochora, the old capital of Aegina (Egina), is an abandoned town with 28 churches that have exquisite wall paintings, and a ruined medieval castle. The fishing village of Perdika attracts many visitors who stop to have a meal at the seaside fish taverns located on the bay and to admire the view. The settlement of Souvala is famous for its spa and the therapeutic properties of its waters. Agia Marina is a popular seaside resort with a sandy beach and a lush pine tree forest. The small island of Agistri, located opposite Aegina, offers golden beaches and isolated rocky shores that are ideal for fishing and swimming.

Aegina Nightlife

Aegina Island is also famous for its outstanding night life. In Aegina Town and the neighboring settlements there are c ountless cafeterias, bars, tavernas, restaurants and night clubs that stay open till dawn for every age and taste.

Useful info

You can reach Aegina (Egina) Island by the following means of transportation :

By boat or flying dolphin:

• Piraeus Port : +30 210 422-6001 to 4
• Aegina (Egina) Port: +30 22970 22328