Aegina: visitor guide

Saronic Islands · Ancient temple · pistachios · close to Athens

Aegina deserves more than a day trip. Its character emerges after the harbour quietens and on an early Aphaia visit.

Aegina Town

Ferry or fast boat from Piraeus

2 days

2 days

March–June and September–October

2 days

Bus, taxi and bicycle; main routes are compact.

Places to see

• Temple of Aphaia and Agios Nektarios Monastery.
• Aegina Town, Kolona site and Perdika fishing village.

Things to do

• Cycle the harbour–Kolona shore.
• Short boat from Perdika to Moni and visit a pistachio farm.

What to eat

• Aegina pistachios, pistachio gelato and spread.
• Octopus, small fish and local meze.

Restaurant picks

• Skotadis · Aegina Town · meze and ouzo.
• Nontas · Perdika · fish.
• To Steki · Agia Marina · traditional taverna.

Getting there and around

• Frequent ferries and fast boats from Piraeus.
• Local buses reach Aphaia/Agia Marina/Perdika; bicycles suit short routes.