Aegina, GREECE

Aegina


Aegina, the first capital of the Greek state, is one of the most beautiful islands of the Saronic Gulf, with a special natural landscape and a long history.

The island offers important ancient cultural centers such as the settlement of Kolona next to the port with the Archaeological Museum, the temple of Aphaia, the temple of the Hellanios Zeus and the area of ​​the mythical Asopos.

In recent years, the first governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, settled there, establishing monuments worth visiting such as the Government, the Capralo Museum, the Tower of Markellos and the building of the first orphanage.

Aegina is a 4-season vacation spot but also a good choice for permanent residence as it is located only one hour away from Athens. It offers organized amenities and famous beaches with calm and warm waters such as Aeginitissa and Marathon. Vagia, a settlement with crystal blue waters, an ideal beach for boats, Agia Marina, a large cosmopolitan beach, Souvala a quiet fishing village with excellent taverns and the famous church of Agios Nektarios built in a beautiful forest, are some of the most famous tourist sights.

In addition, the island offers hiking activities and day trips to well-known neighboring places such as Poros and Nafplio.

Finally, visitors can find in Aegina the traditional pistachio, a product famous for its quality and unique taste.