So near from Athens, the picturesque Aegina with the small beaches and the countless pistachio trees, invites you to explore it and spend unforgettable moments. Among the first images you will encounter on arrival are the carriages next to the port, the neoclassical buildings that adorn the coastal road of the island city and the church of Panagitsa (as the locals call it). An important island for the country since it was the first capital of Greece. With a great history even from ancient times it has a lot to show to its visitors. Top archeological site is the Temple of Aphaia, which is on the east side of the island on a pine-covered hill.
Aegina, this beautiful island of the Saronic Gulf, offers many holiday options, as it is also offered for more relaxed holidays but also for crazy ones.
There are many choices between beaches, beach bars, night clubs, water activities and exploration. In the city of Aegina you will find a variety of shops for coffee, drinks and food. Even for your most relaxed nights on the island you can watch movies that are shown in the summer cinemas. It is also worth visiting Perdika - the fishing village of the island where you will have the opportunity to try fresh seafood and finally in Agia Marina where it provides everything for a full day from morning till night. An important point of the island is the Church and the Monastery of Agios Nektarios (protector of the island) and it is one of the largest Orthodox pilgrimages in the whole Christian world.
