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Latest Aegina Island hotel reviews
Pro
Close to Athens, great archeological site at the Temple of Aphaia
Con
Crowded on weekends, fairly long bus trip to main beaches
In a nutshell
A paradise in Greece
kraist Says: One of the most interesting things to do in Aegina is take an hour walk throught the town and its souroundings . It is one of the most easy things toi do and take inside the atmosphere of Aegina. Begin from the port and go through the square infron of you. The market place...
arwerner Says: get off the ferry go left were all the ticket Booth's are, price bus ticket for 2 people 4 ticket was 8 euros Cheap, make sure you ask the bus driver were he is going they don't exactly tell you when they pull up, and when you get off ask when the next bus is the time can be...
wilocrek Says: Its impossible to miss or avoid the Marina as it is the docking point for any ferry coming to Aegina so you might as well get used to the idea. However its an easy idea to get used to as the Marina is a hub of activity and stunningly picturesque. The Marina is full of...
wilocrek Says: Walking the streets of Aegina is a perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon...with a drink in one hand and your camera in the other...the town of Aegina is a live illustration of Greek life style. From its narrow, cobblestone roads to its endless pistachio groves there is...
wilocrek Says: Sitting on top of one of the highest point in Aegina with the island and the Agean Sea as a backdrop, the Temple of Aphaia is a symbol of Greek perfection. With its classic Greek architecture and its quiet setting among the pine trees this beautiful Greek temple is well...
2 Reviews and 11 Opinions We very rarely stay at the same place twice but we had to return. Please see my previous comments...
1 Review and 9 Opinions It is the only worth staying hotel in the town of Aigina. The building was built in the 1700 and it...
GELADAKIS: Seafood form the sea to your plate!
kraist Says: This is a MUST !!When someone visits Aegina he must eat at Geladakis. Stelios Geladakis has his Restaurant from his dad , it was a cafe', and it is located conviniently opposite the fish market of Aegina , 5' from the port. He still makes the dishes old style and his family...
kraist Says: The bar is a new entry in the nightlife of the town. even so it is the most inn place to visit. The chocolate (hot or cold) is marvelous and the food is more then ok. The place is at the port and the port is at your foot.Literally.Your view is the people that go up and down...
Dancing show at the cruise ship: Traditional Greek Folk Show
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: After your excursion to Aegina is over you come back to your cruise-liner… The highlight of your cruise still waits for you in the evening! “Traditional Greek Folk Show” with singers and dancers in original costumes form all of Greece and the ever amusing show-man Jeannot...
Ferry boat to Aegina Nova Ferries
kraist Says: The Ferry boat - or flying dolphin to Aegina leaves every 30 hour aprrox. from the port of Peiraius . So the best way to do that is simply go there and take the next one. But remember it is up to 6-7 pm , so be there before that time. If youwant to reserve a ticket do taht...
Delia_Madalina Says: The best thing about Aegina is that it’s easy and fast to reach from Piraeus(30min-1h). I remember having paid about 7 euros for a one way trip but I understand prices vary according to the company you use (Hellenic Seaways, Nova Ferries, ferry of Agios Nektarios). You could...
Aegina Ferry: Fast and Affordable
wilocrek Says: The ferry from Athens to Aegina runs a on a daily basis and takes about an hour to reach Aegina. Its a reliable, clean, and affordable way to get to Aegina. There are enough ferries coming and going to easily make visiting Aegina a day trip. The ferry leaves from Piraeus...
Agricultural association of Pistachio Makers: Pistachio The real deal
kraist Says: A lot of people have pistachios on their houses and they make real and good . But if you have to be a 100 % dure of what you buy , the solution is the "ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΟΣ...
booloukas Says: This shop had some really unusual hand made jewellery by greek craftsmen from around Greek islandsThe jewellery was all very good quality and beautifully displayed I fel in love with some handmade gold earings but as price was very high there were a little out of my...
St. Nektarios Litany.Feast Day
kraist Says: Every year on 9τη of November , people of Aegina g\ather and pay tribute to their saint , St Nektarios. Saint Nectarios of Aegina (1846-1920),[1] Greek: Άγιος Νεκτάριος...
suvanki Says: I was informed by some of the locals, that the torrential downpour was unexpected, Snow had been forcast!Although I wasn't expecting a heatwave in March, I'd not packed wet weather gear!I'll know next time, to come prepared for all weathers.Luckily my hotel had heating in...
Aegina in March - Things to Pack
suvanki Says: If island hopping, just as much as you can carry! A rucksack or holdall. With a daypac/bag to carry camera etc. Come prepared for all weathers- I was unlucky, and found a thunder storm/ torrential downpour (Apparently the forecast had been for snow!) So, a waterproof,...
Temple’s of Aphaia pediments Moscow
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Another place where I could enjoy by copies of masterpieces from Aegina Island was the Moscow Pushkin State Museum of Art. Really I couldn't ever imagine that I would see the original of statues in Munich and the Aphaia Temple in reality...
Temple’s of Aphaia pediments in Munich
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: The temple’s pediments were adorned with magnificent sculptures representing the Battle of Troy, which can not be seen there anymore since they have been taken by the Turks during the 19th century, as many of Greece’s marbles, and got sold to Ludwig of Bavaria, the father of...
alexisgreeka Says: It is better to use a booking engine like http://www.ferriesingreece.com or others if you plan to visit aegina in high season or a week end.It is sometimes difficult to find tickets on the port and the worst is that they do not sell returning tickets. So once arrived in...
Kuznetsov_Sergey Says: Aegina lies in the centre of the Argosaronic Gulf at the distance about 28 km from Piraeus. When we were going to Poros by cruise ship Giorgis it was situated to the west of our starboard. I could watch its shores very attentively. We were going back from Hydra Island when...
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Q: Hello! We have booked a few days in Athens, and 12 nights at the above hotel. Does anyone have any experiences of the hotel, or...
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Aegina - the Pearl of the Argosaronic Gulf
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Aegina island is the ideal place for weekend or a daily cruise and a favourite summer resort. It's located only 17,5 nautical miles from Piraeus. The island is famous for its pistachio-nut and pine...
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Just take a boat & drink your coffee in an island
Aigina is a small island in the middle of the Saronic gulf and just a breath from Athens and Peireas port.)45 min by dolphins, and 1,5 hour by ferry. Very popular to Athenians for the weekends as it...
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So close to Athens, so far away...
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...
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