Location: Aegina
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Aegina (/iːˈdʒaɪnə/; Greek: Αίγινα, Aígina [ˈeʝina], Ancient Greek: Αἴγῑνα) is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, 27 kilometres (17 miles) from Athens. Tradition derives the name from Aegina the mother of the hero Aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king. During ancient times Aegina was a rival of Athens, the great sea power of the era.
Restaurants in Aegina
1. Iliachtina Arts - Crafts
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Handmade jewelry, contemporary arts and crafts from more than 60 local and European artists. Owner of the “ Tina Kotsoni jewelry “
2. Mourtzis Traditional Sweets
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Panagiotis and Nektaria started their business in March 2001, with the simple goal of sharing what they already produced - their famous pistachios. Panagiotis, a farmer by trade, has spent 30 years working with pistachio production and cultivation. Nektaria is a passionate confectioner, putting all her love into the sweets she makes using pistachios. Today, at their shop located on the pedestrian street Pan. Ireioti 57, behind Aegina's well-known fish market, you can find Panagiotis' pistachios freshly roasted every day - with or without salt, shelled or raw. Also try the famous housemade pastelli, made with toasted sesame, pistachios and honey, and the pistachio marsipan with caramel. Or go for the traditional almond biscuits, baklava with pistachios, or one of the many spoon sweets and marmalades. - The pistachio came to Aegina in the early 1900s, when N. Peroglou, a doctor, brought the first trees with him from Syria. He kept his plantation hidden at first, but once the secret got out, more plantations slowly but steadily spread over the island, and today the nuts are produced mainly through monoculture. The Aegina pistachio was grafted onto the Chios terebinth tree, and is a variety unique for Aegina island.
Reviewed By PhilWilkinson - Lichfield, United Kingdom
Helpful, friendly staff welcomed us into this shop full of treasures which stocked Greek wines, rare spirits and liqueurs, nuts in abundance, concoctions and gift ideas galore.Well worth a look.
3. Agios Nektarios Monastery
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4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By 441anetaf - Peterborough, United Kingdom
Calm, lot of things to see, fresh water on premises to refill, need respect for their rituals (skirt knee length must-wear for every lady) and place. Amazing energy there, especially out of season and early Monday.
4. Marathonas Beach
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By JohnH875 - Birkenhead, United Kingdom
A very nice beach with a number of tavernas where you will be offered free sunbeds if you buy food or drink from any of them Very good service at Tassos
5. Church Saint Nicholas the Thalassinos
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By beachmadam
This is the old ortodox church that is so small and spiritual and gives peace to your soul Old icons, the smell of candles ... Make sure you got 15min to enjoy it at least!
6. Aegina Waterfront
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By 337Steve - Derby, United Kingdom
Fabulous ...lots of lovely restaurants especially those on the sea front great place to visit only an hour from Athens nice clean shops just behind the front restaurants Definitely visi this great place lovely people and great weather strongly recommended
7. Fish Market
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 525colinh
we stumbled on the fish and meat market whilst strolling through Athens. It was alive, vibrant and totally alive, the noise and the atmosphere was fantastic. This is a must visit just to see the people of Athens buying their food
8. The Tower of Markellos
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By alexisfrances - Barnet, United Kingdom
This building may not be the biggest, may not be the most beautiful but it has an important history which makes it very sad to see that it is not being restored or looked after in anyway. This could be a great attraction if someone cared for it. Certainly worth seeing... learn about its history to fully appreciate it.
9. Agion Theodoron Church
10. Klima Beach
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3.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By DarioG1036
Clear water, sunbeds, trendy beach bar, easy parking... This has been definitely my favourite beach on Aegina Island! If you arrive early in the morning you are alone and it's wonderful!
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