- Sunrise view from Mount Oros towards Moni island and Agistri
Sunrise view from Mount Oros towards Moni island and Agistri
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Sarpa Beach
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View from Moni island towards the village of Perdika
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Sunset at Kolona beach in Aegina town
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View from the Apollo hotel in Agia Marina towards Sotos and Agia Marina
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Marathonas A beach
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The archeological site of Kolona
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Sunset diner at the harbour of Aegina town
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Horse riding at Eleones
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One of the little churches at Paleachora
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Marathonas beach
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Agious seaside
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Sunset at Marathonas
Discover Aegina island
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introduces you to the magic of Aegina island. An online guide with a broad range of information about this Saronic island. Learn why Aegina is the perfect holiday destination and a fantastic
place to live! Discover Aegina island, the Greek
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| Aegina, your next holiday destination | Only 40 minutes from Piraeus |
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If you are looking for perfect Greece island holidays, close to Athens, you should try going to Aegina. More than its various beaches and stunning sunsets, its rich history is exceptional as well.
The best thing about spending your holidays here is that the place itself allows you to do so many things and perform a number of activities. Swimming, enjoying the beaches, sightseeing, discovering the island, sailing, walking, cycling, wining & dining are just a few of the attractions that make your holidays on Aegina worthwhile. |
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Piraeus is the closest port to Aegina island. Aegina island is located at only a 40 minute Flying Dolphin distance from Piraeus, the main port of Athens. The regular ferry takes around 75 minutes. The airport of Athens is the closest airport to Piraeus. The trip from the airport will take between 60 and 90 minutes, So within 3 hours after collecting your bags at the airport, you could be on Aegina. Click for a detailed description on how to get to Aegina on below link |
| Beachlife on Aegina | Luxury holiday rental |
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| Aegina has a big variety of beaches, you can find them all around the island. There are sandy beaches with and without beach bars, sunbeds and umbrellas, beaches with shallow water and beach sites where you can jump in deep waters. Beaches with sunbeds operate from around 1/2 May until 1/2 September Don't miss Moni, the little inhabited island which is located opposite Perdika and that can be reached by boat. |
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Are you looking for a luxury holiday villa with pool, amazing views and total privacy, on a unique location? This villa with panoramic seaview has it all. Located at walking distance to the beach and with a stunning interior & exterior. There is private holiday accommodation available for every budget! |
| Agios Nektarios | The sights of Aegina island |
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One of the most visited sites on Aegina is the church of Agios Nektarios. Agios Nektarios of Aegina (1846-1920), is one of the most widely known Greek Orthodox Saints. He was officially recognized as a saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1961. Each month, thousands of people visit the tomb of Agios Nektarios, to pray to him, or ask for his blessings, which always seem to be answered. His memory is celebrated by the Church on his nameday the 9th November.
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Aegina is a place of rich history. You will find signs of that everywhere: in the archeological sites, in the temple of Aphaia, in the archaeological, historical and folkore museum, when you wander through the medieval village of Paleochora, visit the historic monasteries or look at the imposing mansions and the building of the Kapodistrian (the first governor of Greece) period. Most of the sights on Aegina are easy accessible by motor bike or rental car. |
| A holiday home without worries | Trips to mainland or other islands |
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Artio’s professional and efficient approach has resulted in them being asked to take care of holiday homes that are unoccupied. Artio property services filled a much needed gap. As well as keeping a watchful eye on properties, they also undertake any renovation and maintenance that is required in the absence of home owners, giving peace of mind and allowing Aegina’s holiday home owners to enjoy as much of their precious holiday time as possible. |
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Take a boat trip around the island. Make a day trip to visit the Acropolis in Athens. Take a ferry and visit the islands of Poros & Hydra or hop over to neigbouring island Agistri which is only 10 minutes away. In July and August there are also trips to the theatre of Epidavros. Compare the prices & read reviews of hotels that can be booked online. Compare rates of the various known online booking websites like: Booking.com, Hotels.com, Venere, Expedia & Octopus. Search more hotels in Greece on http://www.booked.net/hotels/greece and find most acceptable deal with the help of worldwide online hotel provider Booked.net. |
| Nature & walking and hiking on Aegina | Yachting, sailing & boat trips |
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For those who like walking, Aegina is the perfect destination. Walk up to the Eliones with its huge very old olive trees, explore the old mountain trails or climb Mount Oros to see the sunrise. Aegina has a rich flora and you will be amazed by the high amount of plants & flowers you can find. When you discover Aegina on foot you will experience the richness of its flora and the extremely beautiful scenery. From mid September to the end of May the weather is great for walking. Some old walking paths have been marked. The routes are described on a collection of 6 leaflets with different walking routes, that you can buy at the local bookstores in Aegina for € 5. The leaflets are in Greek. |
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Aegina is a popular stop for charterers, sailing the comfortable and sheltered Saronic Gulf. The villages of Perdika and Aegina town have nice ports that will accommodate you for the night. Along the quay, you find nice tavernas and cafeterias, that are open until late at night.
Aegina has a few private charter businesses, all run by professionals, bare boat or skippered. Aegina has even got a RYA recognised sailing school - The Aegean Sailing School! Those who like to swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Saronic Gulf, may like to join the One Day Cruise or take an around island tour with a RIB. |
| Aegina Fistiki Fest 2013 | Aegina Music Festival |
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| Accommodaton offer May & June |
Hotel Helios Agia Marina Apartment - room able to accomodate 2 adults Separate kitchen with facilities, refrigerator, W/C, shower, airconditioning, colour T/V, terrace or balcony Stay 9 pay for 7 Total price € 210 all taxes included |
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| Drinkable water from your tap? |
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| The quality of the water on Aegina is not good at all! When you measure the water, you will find results that vary between 2500 and 8500 ppm depending on where you live. Bottled water measures around 300 ppm. By installing a home reverse osmosis purification system you will have clean drinking water for domestic use by cleaning, purification and enrichment of water. You will pay no installation fee for a 'standard system', just a fixed fee per year for replacement of filters, membrane, etc). Filters will be changed twice per year. We have installed such a system recently and our ppm value went down from 5500 to just 300 ppm! in 3 weeks. |
| Biking on Aegina |
| During the past years,the bicycle has gained popularity. You can rent a bicycle per hour, day or week. There are a number of paved roads and off-road routes for all levels of cyclists to choose from. The best months for the more heavy bicycle trips are from mid September until the end of May. A couple of times per year, bicyle events are organised on Aegina. |
| The Artists of Aegina |
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| Aegina has a rich cultural life. All year through there are various cultural events organised and there are many artists living and working on the island. During the Fistiki Fest, the art works of about 100 artists is exhibited on the Artist's Route in shops, restaurants & museums. On the website of the Aegina Fistiki Festival you can see an overview of the various artists that have joined this route. |
