Aegina

Aegina – Saronic Island

Rich in natural beauty and popular for its healthy climate, and located close to the mainland of Attica, Aegina lies in the heart of the Saronic Gulf. The island has an area of 83 km², a coastline of 56 km, and around 13,000 inhabitants. A pine-covered hilly landscape, fragrant Mediterranean scrub, extensive pistachio and olive groves, and picturesque coastal stretches define the island’s scenery. According to mythology, Aegina owes its name to the nymph Aigina, daughter of the river god Asopos.

Aegina is one of the few Saronic islands where much of what makes Greece so special can still be found: simple tavernas in the shade of grapevines, fresh fish, colorful markets, cozy cafés, large pistachio plantations, and olive groves reaching down to the sea.

The Temple of Aphaia, dating back to the 5th century BC, is an important sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of the same name. It is located at an altitude of about 160 m on the eastern side of the island. The sanctuary lies approximately 29 km southwest of the Acropolis of Athens as the crow flies.

Thanks to good connections from the Argolic mainland, from Porto Cheli and Ermioni, there are routes to the islands of Spetses, Hydra, and Aegina, as well as ferry connections from Piraeus by ship or Flying Dolphin.

At present, we do not offer accommodation on Aegina. Instead, we recommend holiday homes and apartments on the opposite mainland region of Argolis.