Island life, ancient history and untamed nature<\/p>\n<\/div>
In many ways, Aegina is the quintessential Greek island \u2013 but it\u2019s also so much more. If you\u2019re looking for an authentic slice of island life, you won\u2019t be disappointed. The working town of Aegina is a hive of activity, of boisterous fishermen, colourful tavernas and winding streets. And the island\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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 \u201choly triangle\u201d of antiquity, along with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. Other extraordinary sites include the early 20th-century Agios Nekt\u00e1rios Monastery, and Paleoh\u00f3ra, 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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 \u201choly triangle\u201d of antiquity, along with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion. Other extraordinary sites include the early 20th-century Agios Nekt\u00e1rios Monastery, and Paleoh\u00f3ra, 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>