The triangle of Aegina is located in the very center of Saronix .The strategic position of the island played a big role in its prosperity as a maritime power in the past .In many ways, for the same reason, later Aegina will be the first, unofficial capital of the liberated Greece .Geography determines its popularity in the present - just an hour's journey from Athens by ferry, and you find yourself on a wonderful island, famous in addition to its history ... pistachios .Wherever you buy pistachios in Greece, sellers state that they are from Aegina if they want to convince them of their highest quality .
The capital is Aegina.
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How to get to Aegina
From the Athens port of Piraeus to Aegina, ferries Hellenic Seaways depart. An ordinary ferry crosses 17 nautical miles to the island in 1 hour 15 minutes (the ticket price is € 9.50 and € 27.50 per car), the expressway is 35 minutes (ticket price is € 13.50 for economy class and € 21 for VIP, for June 2011 ).
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Transport and movement around the island
From the capital by bus, you can get to Agia Marina (via the monastery of St. Nectarios) and to Perdika (via Maratonas). The bus station is located next to the port. An alternative to public transport can be a taxi, as well as rent a car or moped.
Beaches of Aegina
On the island there are about twenty municipal beaches. In the immediate vicinity of the capital there are four of them: Avra, Panagitsa, Colon and Eginitissa. The latter is very popular among young people - at the local cafe mix delicious cocktails, and on weekends invite DJs. The longest sandy beach of Aegina - Agia Marina, for this reason it is attractive for tourists with children. More secluded, especially on weekdays - the pebbly beach of Clima (or Cladi - by the name of the bay) on the south side of the island.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Aegina
On the left side of the port of Aegina, a ten minute walk, is the site of the archaeological site of the Colonna - it was given to him by the only surviving column of the once-standing temple of Apollo. On the territory of the Archaeological Museum. Opening hours are from 08.30 to 15.00 every day, except Monday. The ticket costs € 3 (includes a visit to the museum and excavation site).
In the suburb of Aegina Asomati a chapel of the 13th century, painted with marvelous frescoes, has been preserved, almost all of which are perfectly preserved.
6 kilometers from Aegina on the way to Agia Marina, there is a convent of St. Nectarios, founded in the early 20th century by Archbishop Pentapoleos Nectarios, whom the Greek Orthodox Church canonized in 1961.
Temple of Athena Afayi
Following further in the same direction, we approach the towering temple of Athena Afayi (5th century BC .e .) .According to legend, the daughter of Zeus called Vritomartis fled Crete, not wanting to become the wife of Minos .But in the sea depths it falls into the network of a fisherman who falls in love with her without a memory .In an attempt to avoid this unwanted marriage, Vritomartis rushes to the island, whence in front of the sailor he evaporates in the air, due to which he receives the name Afay, from the Greek "afandos" - to disappear without a trace .The image of Afayi eventually merged with Athena, which explains the double name .The temple forms the famous triangle with the temple of Poseidon in Sounio and the Acropolis of Athens .The admission ticket costs € 4 (as of June 2011) .
Moni Island
Opposite the village of Perdika lies a small island Moni - a nature reserve. Do not be surprised if, during a walk along its beach, an antelope comes to meet you, or, for example, a deer - animals not only do not fear people, but also readily accept food directly from their hands. In the summer, a boat runs between Perdika and Moni.
The Aegina Water Park Water Park is a five minute drive from Aegina, in the town of Faros, on the road to Marathonas. On the beaches of the island there are organized water activities, including bananas and water skiing.
Developments
In August, Avra beach becomes a venue for the International Festival of Classical Music. August 27 on the beach of Agia Marina, a theatrical performance dedicated to the goddess Afaye is played out.