Greeka.com: Aegina Reviews - Greece and the Greek Islands

General: Everytime it feels like home

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

I visit Aegina the last five years now and I can definitely say that it is the best short destination in Greece. Someone would assume that I have a house there but I don't. I don't mind staying to different places while I am there, it is good because you get to see different places each time. During these five years, I have stayed in Perdika, a lovely fishing village. I loved the traditional ta...

General: Off season paradise

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

This was my second visit to Aegina after a period of three years and I am so glad I made a decision to visit the island in the off season. Aegina minus the throng of visitors was a paradise and my first trip might as well not have happened at all. I saw the same places and did pretty much the same things I did on my fir...

General: Never stops to fascinate me

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

I fell in love with Aegina ever since my first visit way back in 2004. This summer, it will be my fourth time in Aegina, this amazing island that never stops to fascinate me. This is the remarkable thing about this island, that on every visit, I find myself discovering something new. Set foot on the marina and you find ...

General: Good for a day or much longer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

Aegina Island is one of the nearest islands to Athens and for this reason, is often overlooked as a place to visit. But it's a wonderful place to come to escape the traffic and bustle of Athens or Pireaus, either for a day out or for much longer. I visited for a day back in 1988, to get some fresh air, after a stressful visit to Athens to set up student exchanges. And I have been going bac...

General: Charming atmosphere

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

Aegina has a tremendously charming atmosphere. We visited last spring. Our hotel was located in the main town along the waterfront. The room had a sea view and it was really amazing to watch the different boats coming and leaving the port. The streets between the houses are really narrow although the main streets have a lot of traffic. We noticed a couple of neoclassical structures in the t...

General: Horse buggies and deer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

Aegina is 1 hour away from Piraeus, by ferry! We got to see her for the first time, on our way to Agistri. The ferry to Agistri has a stop over the port of Aegina for some minutes, on its way to Agistri. The first impression of the island port was so nice, that we visited the place some days after! So... first thought...

General: People with a smile

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

I was surprised to see such a lovely island and with clean waters so close to Athens. I thought that you have to travel far from Athens to fidn nice beaches and rural life, but apparently I hadn't thought of Aegina. It was my first time there and I liked it a lot. No huge nightlife but lovely seaside villages, sun beds, colourful umbrellas and people with a smile on their face. It was too hot i...

Villages: One day was not enough

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

We went only for one day on Aegina, so we didn't have much time to visit the whole island. Actually, we stayed only in the Town. The nicest spot is the port and the waterfront. Small cafeterias dot the port and you will find it relaxing just to seat and see the boats coming and leaving. Strolling in the centre is a must thing to do, although you will find it very crowded in summer months. For g...

General: Welcoming even in winter

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

There was an amazing church in the middle of the island somewhere. We found it by luck and happened to stop by at a whim and I am so happy we did. It was very empty because it was January. There were few tourists and the monks there seemed so calm and peaceful. I couldn't remember its name but I saw in photos in your site that it was Saint Nektarios. Shopping on Aegina was pretty neat, a lo...

General: Beautiful

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

I just love this island. I've been there just once but I fall in love. I wish I could come back and enjoy the beautiful place!

Villages: Trek to the Temple of Aphaia

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

Agia Marina, along with Souvala, is one of the tourist resorts on Aegina. It has a beautiful beach with cozy taverns, cafeterias and hotels nearby. Apart from its beach, Agia Marina is also famous for the Temple of Athena Aphaia, a bit away from the village. This temple is partly ruined today but beautiful, especially in the sunset, when there is a romantic atmosphere. You can trek there from A...

Villages: Walk along the waterfront

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

We went to Aegina only for one day from Athens and saw just the capital village, not the rest of the island. As the ferry was approaching the port, you could see the temple of Apollo with only one column standing today. The waterfront of Aegina was lovely, the typical waterfront of a Greek island with gift shops, taverns and cafeterias. The food was great, especially the sausages, delicious! I ...

Beaches: Relax in Souvala

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

I went to Souvala on Aegina last month. It was a nice little place to relax and take some time off. The beach next to Souvala was OK, food good, especially at Ela Mesa, people friendly and welcoming hotel (Ela Mesa). As I stayed only in Souvala, I can't speak for the rest of the island. Just improve the roads there, as they get dangerous sometimes.

General: Visit Agios Nektarios

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

I wanted to go to Aegina to visit the monastery of Agios Nektarios. This was the main reason. I had been to the island some years before and found that little has changed. Of course, we enjoyed the beaches a lot. We tried to stay away from the crowded town beach. The restaurants in Aegina port town were nothing spectacular and they basically all served the same thing. We did enjoy the outdoor ...

General: I expected something more

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:41 GMT

We visited Aegina in September and stayed for almost a week. We chose this island because we wanted to go somewhere close to Athens, so that the children would not get too tired from the trip. We arrived by plane in Athens airport and then we went by ferry to Aegina. At this point, I have to say that the Metro ticket from Athens airport to Piraeus port was very expensive!! The island itself was...