Holidays in Aegina

Aegina is a lovely island in close distance to Athens. This is why it gets very popular as a weekend destination for the Athenians. A place with rich history, Aegina island was a great naval power in the ancient times and a capital of Greece for a short time in 1828. The most popular tourist places is Agia Marina, Souvala and Marathon with relaxing beaches, while very nice is also the seaside village of Perdika. The Town, with the elegant Neoclassical buildings, is a lovely place to stroll along the port promenade and the narrow streets. The most important sight in Aegina Greece is the Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia, constructed in the 6th century BC. This island is also famous for the large production of pistachios.

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Travel guide to Aegina, Greece

Aegina in Greece is a beautiful island only an hour ferry ride from Athens. It has nice family beaches, seaside villages and interesting archaeological sites to visit. A drive around will bring visitors to fantastic places, such as the Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia, the ghost village of Paleochora with the innumerable churches, the seaside villages of Vagia and Perdika, and so many other secrets to discover. Holidays in Aegina can be combined with a day trip or short vacations to the close island of Agistri, a lovely place for total relaxation.

General information

Have a look in our travel guide about Aegina island and see all the useful information you need to know to organize your holidays in Aegina. Check the most beautiful beaches, villages, museums and sights to see on the island. Through our large collection of photos, 360 pictures, videos and maps, you can get a better understanding of the location.

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Accommodation

As Aegina island is a popular weekend destination in close proximity to Athens, there is a large number of places to stay on the island. Aegina Town and the beaches around the town has many accommodation options, including family hotels, traditional studios, and many rooms to rent. These accommodations are within walking distance from the port and the city cente. Also the beaches of Agia Marina, Perdika and Souvala offer a great variety of venues, from beach hotels to guesthouses with basic facilities. Some hotels have more luxurious facilities, like pools and gym.

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Things to see and do

Aegina Greece is a small island of Saronic islands group with lovely places to see. As it is located so close to Athens city, it gets very popular for a weekend break. Agia Marina is the most popular beach resort in Aegina, while more secluded are the beaches of Marathon, Souvala, Vagia and Perdika. All these beaches are lined up with studios and seaside restaurants. In summer, there is also a boat from Perdika to the remote islet of Moni with the amazing water.

Very interesting sights to visit during your Aegina holidays are the ancient temple of Athena Aphaia, constructed in the 6th century BC, and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios, protector of Aegina island. A nice day excursion is to the close island of Agistri. This guide of Aegina island proposes all useful information about holidays there. Aegina holidays can be combined with other Greek islands, such as Poros, Hydra and Spetses.

Highlights in Aegina

Discover in a glance the best things to see and do in Aegina island

Beautiful town

Lovely capital town of Aegina

The main town of Aegina is constructed along the port. Its architecture distinguishes for the many elegant Neoclassical buildings.
Ancient Temple of Aphaia

Beautiful temple of Athena Aphaia

In close distance to Agia Marina, on the eastern side of Aegina, is an impressive ancient temple dedicated to Athena Aphaia.
Marathon beach

Sandy beach of Marathon

Marathon is a nice sandy beach on the southern side of the main town. This place has an organized and an unorganized part to more privacy, as well as many tourist facilities.
Boat trip to Moni islet

Secluded island of Moni

In summer there are boat trips from the small port of Perdika to the secluded island of Moni. This island has blue green waters and a nice beach bar to relax.
Paleochora ghost village

Deserted village of Paleochora

In the centre of the island, there is the abandoned village of Paleochora. Once this village was the capital of Aegina, but now it is largely ruined. The village has many Byzantine churches.
Archaeological Museum

Exhibits in Aegina Museum

Next to the ancient site of Kolona, in a walking distance from the Town, is the interesting Archaeological Museum with exhibits from excavations around the island.
Day trip to Agistri island

Lovely island of Agistri

Only few min ferry ride from Aegina is the lovely island of Agistri. With blue green waters and lush greenery, this is a wonderful place for a day trip from Aegina.
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Day cruise to Hydra and Aegina

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Explore the Saronic islands of Aegina and Hydra all year round in this day cruise that departs from Athens. Walk through nice towns, gaze at the sea and enjoy dinner on board.