Another one of the top things to do on aegina island is visit perdika. With ferryconnection, booking a sailing on your selected ferry route has never been easier. Other small towns also exist around the island, such as perdika southwest, souvala northeast and agia marina east. Great location to rest a small walk from the port, with comfortable facilities good for relaxing and a beautiful beach for swimming just down the hill. This tour to the island of aegina includes the oneway transfer from your hotel to the port of piraeus with an englishspeaking assistant as well as roundtrip tickets on fast ferry from athens. Ancient ports antiques greece peloponnesus ancient ports ports. Although a busy port, aegina town has a pleasant crescent shaped harbour backed by brightly painted. It has 54 rooms all with private balcony and most with a sea view.
Maps cyclades greece although most cycladic islands are rather bare with few trees, they form one of the best and most beautiful sailing areas in the world. Aegina is a destination for the athenians longing to get out of the urban hustle of the city, and is a wonderful island for swimming, shopping, and recreation. The saving grace on aegina is the spectacular temple on the other side of the island from the port you would need to brave the bus system or hire a taxi or car to get there. I want emails from lonely planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, thirdparty offers, and surveys. Some of the most popular islands include aegina, poros, idra and spetses. Aegina town is located at the northwestern part of the island.
In case of strikes the water taxis most likely do travel. Sailing holidays in aegina marina enjoy sailing holidays in. General information aegina is one of the islands in the saronic gulf, just outside athens greece. Ships and ferries to aegina saronic islands aegina and the saronic islands in general are connected to the port of piraeus your trip to aegina can be with a flying dolphin or by flying cat. You will find bellow information about ferries fromto aegina, photos and description of the ports. Current realtime vessels activity around the port aegina, greece graeg. Wind forecast and real time updates for the expected arrivals based on ais. Paleochora the old town of aegina discover aegina greece. Aegina greece,saronic islands,information about aegina island. The ferry boat agency in aegina is located to the port of aegina. Weekending athenians spice up the mix of laidback locals and islanddwelling commuters who use the island like an athens suburb.
The inspirational travel guide of aegina island former. One of the best things to do here is dine at a fish taverna meal. Can someone recommend if i should stay in aegina town or agia marina, where is the best acccomodation and surroundings. Agia marina, aegina harbour port authority in agia marina. Agia marina, aegina harbour port authority, agia marina, aegina, greece marina. Map of aegina and travel information about aegina brought to you by lonely planet.
During ancient times aegina was a rival of athens, the great sea power of the era. Aegina is one of the saronic islands of greece in the saronic gulf, 27 kilometres 17 miles. This place is situated in attiki, attiki, greece, its geographical coordinates are 37 44 48 north, 23 25 39 east and its original name with diacritics is aigina. Paleochora the old town of aegina byzantine aegina paleochora, or old town, is the name of a hill near the monastery of agia triada agios nektatios dotted by a scattering of old chapels and remains of a byzantine city.
As a result, aegina is a vibrant island all year round, teeming with people in its narrow alleys. I think its a perfect little day trip so if you have limited time. Map of greece for travel planning and navigating greek. Aegina, a rather large island in the saronic gulf, lies a mere 17. The temple was really lovely, but the port was very disappointing. Maps greece greek nautical maps of greece sailing maps. Aegina to piraeus ferry tickets, compare times and prices. The island of aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is the closest island to athens only 16. Port of aegina, greece graeg on ais live map myshiptracking. Many beaches worth visiting are scattered along the routes from aegina to perdika and from aegina to souvala. Depending on the season and your mood, aegina can offer a unique experience to remember and a reason to come back soon.
Drive or take a short boat ride from kalamaki to reach the little scenic fishing port of perdika. Best things to do on aegina island travel greece travel europe. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features aegina photos available for quick and easy download. The climate is mediterranean, with a good amount of sunshine, mild temperatures and limited rainfall. Belonging to the saronic group of islands, aegina greece has many archaeological monuments, picturesque villages, and beautiful beaches. Hubby and i hope to visit in sept and want quiet, clean, tasteful accomodation, a pool would be nice but not a must, nearby. The 10 best things to do in aegina 2020 with photos. Except the ships that go to the main port of aegina, there are ferry boats that go to the port of souvala. Satellite view and map of port of aegina in aegina greece. Get your 3day weather forecast for aegina, attica, greece. The above mentioned information is subject to alteration. Yachts moor sternbowto using their anchors either on the north quay, where there are depths of 2. Download this greek orthodox church of agios nikolaos in the port of aegina photo now. Snowfalls in aegina island are a rare phenomenon, yet it happens.
It offers spacious rooms with king size beds and private balconies, many with sea views. Beaches, roads, villages etc all marked on this aegina map. The center of the island is aegina town, the picturesque capital of aegina. Many athenians have summerhouses on this pretty island, and it is a perfect destination for whose who want a nice holiday by the sea and also do a bit of sightseeing. The island has a very special energy and authentic beauty. The north and west coasts are fairly flat, wellpopulated, and easily accessible. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. Use the saronic gulf map below to explore regions of the city, or choose your accommodation with the help of our handy hotel map. Paleochora the old town of aegina byzantine aegina paleochora, or old town, is the name of a hill near the monastery of agia triada agios nektatios dotted by a.
According to the myth, the island took its name from a nymph, daughter of the river god asopos, whom zeus fell in love with and took with him to the island. Map of aegina, the famous saronic island that you can use to arrange your visit to aegina. The winters are mild and the summers are warm and dry with some vital cool breezes. Average cost of single ticket piraeus drapetsonaaegina town port is around 35 in daytime, it all depends on the amount of people in. Check out the best things to do on aegina, a charming saronic island thats just an hour away from athens. Photo about small ferry of hellenic seaways in the port of aegina, greece. On your next vacation in aegina, just leave it in the hands of your captain on a methana to aegina ferry to take you there. Greek orthodox church of agios nikolaos in the port of. Hotel danae is situated on the coastal road of aegina near the temple of apollo, about half a mile from the center of town.
Aegina is a triangle about 11 km on a side 83 sq km. A normal ferry from piraeus covers the route in 1 hour, while a hydrofoil in 40 min. Many of the 12,000 people who live on aegina commute to the capital to work and the island is a popular weekend retreat and a favoured retirement island for many wellheeled greeks. Tradition derives the name from aegina, the mother of the hero aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king. If youre looking for the best ferry deals from or to the port of aegina, ferryconnection offers everything you need for your perfect journey. The island consists of a series of volcanic heights in the center and south.
Aegina marina exploring aigina sailing holidays area aegina harbour, being close to athens, is always crowded especially during weekends. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Map of aegina discover aegina greece visitors guide to. Particularly ferries from aegina go to piraeus, agistri, methana and poros. Daytour to aegina what to do in athens updated 2020 greca. Aegina, aigina, egina, egine, agina is a very special saronic island that is located 26 km 16 miles, 40 minutes south of athens. The temple of aphaia is arguably the jewel in the crown of aegina island, wander around paleachora, visit the archeological site of kolona. Urlika hotel is just 50 metres from the beach, close to the port and the centre of aegina. Aegina road map island map, maps, greece, cards, map, grease. Aegina greece,saronic islands,information about aegina. Aegina town is the main point of entrance by boat where most hotels, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops are located. Visitors find aegina an ideal island base when touring the historic sites on the greece mainland with easy transfers from athens airport. Methana to aegina ferry greek ferries ferryconnection. See below for a live map of ship positions in aegina, schedules for vessels arriving port calls, the list of ships currently in port, a company register and a local weather forecast.
Aegina is a triangle about 11 km on a side 83 km 2. Astypalea, skiathos, skopelos, spetses, aegina, folegandros. The aegina piraeus ferry route connects saronic islands with athens and is currently operated by 4 ferry companies. Aegina waterfront aegina town all you need to know. One of the best ruins, the temple of apollo, overlooking the bay, is a fiveminute walk from the port at aegina. The hotels position, 150 meters away from the port of aegina and 50 meters away from the beach, defines it as an ideal destination for getaways all year round. This beautiful scene is just a onehour ferry trip away. Average cost of single ticket piraeus drapetsona aegina town port is around 35 in daytime, it all depends on the amount of people in the taxi. Sailing holidays in aegina marina enjoy sailing holidays. This magical island can easily be reached by a regular ferry or hydrofoil connection from piraeus. Aegina, attica, greece three day weather forecast accuweather.
Best things to do on aegina island travel greece travel. Aegina and the saronic islands in general are connected to the port of piraeus. Your trip to aegina can be with a flying dolphin or by flying cat. Aegina is an idyllic greek island very close to athens, thus a very popular destination for quick getaways. One of the best ruins, the temple of apollo, overlooking. Visit the island of aegina on this full day tour from athens. Beyond its bustling port, aegina has the seductive, easygoing character of a typical greek island, but with the added bonus of more than its fair share of prestigious ancient sites. At the port promenade in aegina town just like heaven, greece islands, short trip. Aegina, is an island in the center of the saronic gulf between attica, argolis and megaris.
The travel application click aegina will become your best partner on an exciting. Port of aegina, greece arrivals, schedule and weather. Detailed information about vessel arrivals departures estimated arrivals for the port of aegina, gr greece graeg. There are regular bus services from aegina town to destinations throughout the island. Map of aegina hotels and attractions on a aegina map. Saronic gulf map travel map for saronic gulf islands.