Aegina is one of the beautiful islands of Greece. Let's find out what it offers.
Aegina is an island in Greece in Gsaronic olf, 50 km from Athens. Her name derives from that of a princess, Aegina, with whom the god Zeus fell madly in love. From her love, Éacos, the first king of the island, was born.
This is one of the main destinations chosen by Athenians for their vacations. Its capital of the same name offers many attractions, from a horse-drawn carriage ride to discover the city in peace, through its neoclassical buildings and monuments, to its impressive beaches.
Walking through the streets of Aegina, in addition to the many magnificent historical buildings, you can visit the small white church of Agios Nikolaos and, nearby, its cathedral, Agios Dionisios.
Several temples visit, to the north, the temple of Apollo, or the temple of Athena Aphaia, or, on Mount Oros, the ruins of a temple in honor of Zeus. In Souvala it is also possible to enjoy a well-known spa. While in Palaeochora, the ancient capital of Aegina, there is the monastery of Agios Nektarios and the remains of a medieval castle.
Le beaches from the island of Aegina They are wonderful: the beach at the port of Agia is the most popular, long and sandy, ideal for children. Other beaches can be found in Marathonas, Suvala, Vagia and Perdika.
The capital also offers the possibility of enjoying pleasant beaches, one in the direction of the temple of Apollo and another near the city. Here you can find numerous places: bars, clubs, restaurants, both international and Greek cuisine, based on seafood and fresh fish.
It is also possible to buy local ceramics and products of all kinds, more or less cheap. You should also not miss the pistachios produced on site.
It is possible to visit the entire island taking advantage of the network. public transport, or renting a car to freely discover all the secrets it hides.
There is also the possibility of using small boats to reach some beaches. The city of Aegina can be easily visited on foot thanks also to the pedestrian market street.
The island is close to Athens and is therefore easily accessible by road. plane with only 30 minutes of hydrofoil travel. It is connected to the other islands of the Saronic Gulf, as well as to Cyclades, if you want to go on excursions and also discover the other islands.
