ATHENS
Island life, ancient history and untamed nature
In many ways, Aegina is the quintessential Greek island – but it’s also so much more. If you’re looking for an authentic slice of island life, you won’t be disappointed. The working town of Aegina is a hive of activity, of boisterous fishermen, colourful tavernas and winding streets. And the island’s laidback coastal villages, remote sandy beaches and rugged hillsides are an open invitation to truly get away from it all. Beyond the charms of daily life, Aegina boasts several world-class archaeological sites, including the iconic Temple of Aphea.
SIGHTSEEING
The Temple of Aphea is an imposing archaeological site that sits atop a forested hill with sweeping vistas of the surrounding islands. Built around 500BC, it forms parts of the “holy triangle” of antiquity, along with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. Other extraordinary sites include the early 20th-century Agios Nektários Monastery, and Paleohóra, an abandoned Byzantine village still dotted with dozens of old stone chapels along its hillside. Immerse yourself in island life One of the pleasures of Aegina is aimlessly wandering along the streets and ports of its small fishing villages.
CUISINE
The Temple of Aphea is an imposing archaeological site that sits atop a forested hill with sweeping vistas of the surrounding islands. Built around 500BC, it forms parts of the “holy triangle” of antiquity, along with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. Other extraordinary sites include the early 20th-century Agios Nektários Monastery, and Paleohóra, an abandoned Byzantine village still dotted with dozens of old stone chapels along its hillside. Immerse yourself in island life One of the pleasures of Aegina is aimlessly wandering along the streets and ports of its small fishing villages.
LIFE
The Temple of Aphea is an imposing archaeological site that sits atop a forested hill with sweeping vistas of the surrounding islands. Built around 500BC, it forms parts of the “holy triangle” of antiquity, along with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. Other extraordinary sites include the early 20th-century Agios Nektários Monastery, and Paleohóra, an abandoned Byzantine village still dotted with dozens of old stone chapels along its hillside. Immerse yourself in island life One of the pleasures of Aegina is aimlessly wandering along the streets and ports of its small fishing villages.
OUTDOORS
The Temple of Aphea is an imposing archaeological site that sits atop a forested hill with sweeping vistas of the surrounding islands. Built around 500BC, it forms parts of the “holy triangle” of antiquity, along with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. Other extraordinary sites include the early 20th-century Agios Nektários Monastery, and Paleohóra, an abandoned Byzantine village still dotted with dozens of old stone chapels along its hillside. Immerse yourself in island life One of the pleasures of Aegina is aimlessly wandering along the streets and ports of its small fishing villages.