Sightseeing on Aegina Island

Sightseeing at Aegina Island (Temple of Aphaia)

Sightseeing on Aegina Island

In Aegina Island there are many interesting sights, such as the Temple of Aphaia, the Archaeological site of Kolona, the Archaeological Museum, the tower of Markellos, the imposing Cathedral - Agios Dionysios - Eunardios School of Teaching, the Municipal library, Orphanage, Government House, the Historic Museum, the Byzantine Church of Saint Theodori, Chris Kapralo's Museum, and, approximately 3 km from the city, Mount Ellanio - ideal for hiking.

In the areas of island you may enjoy walks and entertain your self in lively streets in the main area of Aegina Island, visit popular Agia Marina and beautiful Perdika, greeny Mesagros and relaxing Souvala.

You should definitely visit famous Monastery of Agios Nektarios and gorgeous Perdika, about 9 km from the port of Aegina, a coastal tourist area where you may enjoy the evening cool summer, favorite cocktails and exquisite dining.

On the island of Aegina you may enjoy your swimming in beautiful beaches, such as Souvala, Vagia, touristic Agia Marina, famous Marathon, Aeginitissa, Perdika and the island Moni, surrounded by high pine forest and amazing crystal clear emerald waters.

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Monastery of Agios Nektarios

On Aegina Island, near Palaiochora, on the road to Souvala, lies the impressive Monastery of Saint Nektarios, one of the largest monasteries in the Balkans. Saint Nektarios Monastery was built in the 20th Century A.D., between 1904 and 1910... more

Archaeological Museum of Aegina

The Archaeological Museum of Aegina was founded in 1828 by Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of independent Greece. In 3 rooms the museum shows vessels, ceramics, pottery and statues of ancient Aegina.... more

The Sanctuary of Apollo - Kolona (Aegina Island)

The Sanctuary of Apollo, a monument from the 6th Century B.C., is placed in a very short distance from the harbor of Aegina and it has taken its name after a standing Doric type column. In the ancient city, Mount Kolonas is a religious center on... more

Temple of Aphaia

In the area of Agia Marina on Aegina Island, within a sanctuary complex exclusively dedicated to the mother-goddess Aphaia, lies the Ancient Temple of Aphaia Athena. Predating the Parthenon, it was formerly known as the Temple of Jupiter Panhellenius... more

Paleochora Aegina

Paleochora is a abandoned place, about 500 meters from the Agios Nektarios monastery. In the medieval times, Paleochora was the capital of Aegina, which at that time lay in the inland for protection against pirates. Around 1800 the capital moved and ... more

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