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AEGINA ISLAND SARONIC GULF GREECE - INFORMATION & TIPS

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Aegina's historical past, demonstrates that Aegina astonishes the visitor that don't know much about this island, with its achievements. From 8th until the 7th century B.C. Aegina was a member of Calacvria's amphictyonic and developed important navigation of Greek cities, colonized other places and acquired brilliant buildings ( from the 6th century B.C. and afterwards)

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Aegina Island General Information

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The island of Aegina, in the middle of the Saronic Gulf, has been at the crossroads of cultures and rival actions for many thousands of years. Aegina island situated in the Saronic Gulf, 17 nautical miles south west of Pireaus (Athens port). Aegina island is easily accessible by either ferry boats or hydrofoils which carry out frequent journeys back and forth, all year round. Despite its small area (83 square kilometres), it offers great variety and has no reason to feel jealous of other "cosmopolitan"islands.

How to get there

From Athens

From Piraeus (Athens Port) there are several ferries that go to Aegina and also the Flying Dolphin hydrofoils as well as the Fast Catamaran service. All of these go to Aegina Town, but there is a boat named “Elvira” that leaves from the same area at Piraeus Port, and goes direct to Aghia Marina.
Timetables are displayed on the various Ticket Offices on the quay

Connections with Other Islands

Poros Island
Aegina is connected with Poros island by ferry and hydrofoil.
The journey with the ordinary ferry is one hour and by hydrofoil 1/2 hour.
Daily trips to Poros are also oganized from Aegina

Hydra Island
Aegina is connected with Hydra island by ferry and hydrofoil.
The journey with the ordinary ferry is 2 hours and by hydrofoil 1 hour.
Daily trips to Hydra are also oganized from Aegina

Spetses Island
Aegina is connected with Spetses island by ferry and hydrofoil.
The journey with the ordinary ferry is 3,5 hours (with stop to Poros & Hydra) and by hydrofoil 1,5 hour.

Angistri Island
Aegina is connected with Angistri island, a small island located very close to Aegina.
Small boats will take you to Angistri several times a day.

Aegina Island Sightseeing

Aghios Nektarios Monastery
The Monastery (a convent) is named after its founder who died in 1920 and was canonised in 1961.
His relics are preserved in the first chapel. Located at 15-minute busride from Aghia Marina: open daily.
No shorts and ladies modestly attired.

Afaia Temple
The temple of Afaia is one of the most beautifull classical temples in Greece and also the oldest surviving,
stands on the top of a pine-clad hill above Aghia Marina.
The first temple on the site (700 BCE) was dedicated to Afaia, a deity from Crete.

Palaiochora
The ruins of this medieval city cover the hill behind the Monastery of Aghios Nektarios.
This is where the islanders used to take refuge from pirates and invasions.
Once a small city of 300 churches, some 32 frescoed churches (13th to 17th century) are still preserved.

Archaelogical site of Kolona with Museum
The hill of Kolona, a 10 minute walk north of Aegina town, was inhabited from prehistoric times through the
classical period. Extensive walls and foundations have been discovered and excavations are still in process.

Tower of Markellos
The pink Tower in Aegina Town, , built in 1802 and located approximately 50 yards from the church of Aghios Nikolas,
is the Tower of Markellos. The Tower housed in 1826 Capodistrias' government until the Governor's Residence,
known as the "Palace of Barbayannis" was built.

Banks:
The most popular Banks have branches on Aegina Island.
The following banks have a branch office in Aegina, they are all to be found along the waterfront.

Telecommunications:
The O.T.E branch of Aegina Island ( National Telecommunications Co.)
Is open Daily ( except weekends) from 08:00 to 14:00

Medical Services:
Medical Center Of Aegina - Phone: +30 22970 22222
Agios Dionisios Hospital - Phone +30 22970 22209

Bus Services :
There are frequent bus services to every corner on the island.
There are three main routes:

1- Aegina town - Marathona - Perdika
2- Aegina town - Aghios Nectarios - Aghia Marina
3- Aegina town - Kipseli - Vathi - Souvalla - Agii - Vagia

For information call the Aegina Bus company:
Telephone: (0030) 22970 22787 or 22412

Traditional Horse Ride :
Take a traditional horse and carriage ride through the town, available near the harbour of Aegina Town