What to do and see in Aegina, Attica: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 2, 2022 Frederic Celentano

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. Temple of Aphaia

Greece +30 2297 032398 http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/eh251.jsp?obj_id=535
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4.5 based on 974 reviews

Temple of Aphaia

Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland

For anybody with some cultural interest a visit to the Aphaia temple is a must, when on Aegina. Located in a quiet area, on a 160m high hill, surrounded by pine forests, the site can be reached by public transport, since most buses between Aegina town and the tourist resort of Agia Marina stop by here. We had arrived from Aegina town a bit too early, since the sanctuary only opens at 10am (and closes at 5.30pm). Entrance fee is 6€, but our student grandchildren were free, while my wife and me as seniors just paid half price. When there early July we had the place to ourselves, a great relief in comparison to a visit at Athens acropolis. The temple, somewhat forgotten over the centuries, is one of the best preserved monuments of antiquity in Greece. It is a peripteros (a temple surrounded by columns) in the Doric style, a few years older than the Parthenon on Athens acropolis. While the latter is considered a masterpiece of the classical period, the temple of Aphaia still belongs to the Late Archaic period. This can best be judged from the sculptures of the two pediments, which are exhibited now at the Glyptothek in Munich, the famous 'Aeginetes', once bought by Ludwig I of Bavaria. Strange is also the name of 'Aphaia', a local goddess, not encountered anywhere else in Greece. From the sanctuary we walked via the monastery of Agios Minas down to the beach at Agia Marina. It is not a walk that can be recommended anymore, nor is the direct path, since the area has been built up with many roads and houses.

2. Aegina Cruise

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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Aegina Cruise

Private cruises & excursions, Boat trips, boat hire, water sports, snorkeling trips, beach BBQ , wedding party's.

3. Agios Nektarios Monastery

Short, 180 10 Greece +30 2297 053800 http://www.monastiria.gr/holy-monastery-of-holy-trinity-saint-nectarios-aegina-island/?lang=en
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4.5 based on 492 reviews

Agios Nektarios Monastery

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. Mourtzis Traditional Sweets

57 Panayioti Irioti, Aegina Town 180 10 Greece +30 2297 027649 [email protected] http://www.mourtzis.com/
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Mourtzis Traditional Sweets

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.

5. Moni Island Beach

Greece
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4.5 based on 282 reviews

Moni Island Beach

Reviewed By 441anetaf - Peterborough, United Kingdom

And peacocks, and deer and clear water and so much to exploring around island and sooo amazing pine smell !! Moni is must-see island. We went there end of September, there was one boat sailing on request and very little people on the beach. Can't imagine how crowded could be if not Covid and out of season!

6. Marathonas Beach

Aegina Town Greece
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Marathonas Beach

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

7. Church Saint Nicholas the Thalassinos

Porto Di Aegina Molo Di Aegina, 180 10 Greece
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Church Saint Nicholas the Thalassinos

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!

8. Aegina Waterfront

Aegina Town Greece
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Aegina Waterfront

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

9. Archaeological Site of Kolona

Aegina 180 10 Greece +30 2297 022248 [email protected] http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/gh351.jsp?obj_id=2452
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4.0 based on 126 reviews

Archaeological Site of Kolona

Reviewed By plsura - Graz, Austria

Great experience. Would definitely recommend. The museum is also worth a visit. It have translations in german and english!

10. Fish Market

Fish Market, Aegina Town Greece
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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Fish Market

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

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