"So close to Athens, so far away..." Aegina Island by AndyRG

Aegina Island Travel Guide: 142 reviews and 425 photos

Aigina is a nice small island just one hour by ferry from Piraeus (Pireas), the port in the prefecture of Athens. As an island, there are wonderful beaches, traditional villages, enough peaceful places of interest. The capital is a historical (capital of Greece in 1828-1829) and picturesque town.

Last visit to Aegina Island: May 2004
Intro Updated Jul 24, 2004
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Taste of freedom... Favorites (10)

"Free as a bird" is one of the last songs of the Beatles. When travelling to Aigina, you have the feeling of leaving... more travel advice

Klima Favorites (10)

This beach is not so well-known, that makes it surely more attractive. It is near the traditional village of Perdika,... more travel advice

Agia Marina Favorites (10)

This nice village is 12 km from Souvala, at the western part of the island, near the temple of Aphaia. The sandy beach... more travel advice

Souvala Favorites (10)

Like humans, boats need rest, too. They have their break in Souvala, the first port which ships from Piraeus approach.... more travel advice

Restaurants (4)
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Transportation (1)
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Lilasel Oct 19, 2004 at 12:13 PM

Orea... this island is amazing, but small Angistri island next to it...ahhhh. More Octopus, please! :-) Filia
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love2tvl Jun 5, 2004 at 11:40 AM

Your travel pages and information is great! You must be an Art History major....thanks for sharing, good stuff!
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roamer61 Feb 10, 2004 at 4:25 PM

Nice pics and a nice page too.
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ncfg Dec 25, 2003 at 12:00 PM

Nice page. I love pistachios, so i must go there :-)
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herzog63 Sep 8, 2003 at 3:20 AM

Those flowers look very interesting! I love Octopus!! I can eat well here! Must be an awesome island to visit!!
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craic Jun 18, 2003 at 11:01 AM

Just a lovely page. Very tender. (Except towards the octopii!)
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b1bob Jun 4, 2003 at 6:51 PM

I didn't have to travel all the way to Naxos to get that relaxing feeling.
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zumodemango May 13, 2003 at 4:41 AM

beautiful island, it looks great for this summer!
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rozehill Apr 17, 2003 at 4:02 AM

Wonderful pictures and amazing tips.
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gmadmax Apr 8, 2003 at 2:55 PM

I havent been in Aigina!Tragic irony?It happens to been to the other side of the earth and not to a place close to you....I love fish taverns!