Aegina: a dream destination in the heart of the Argosaronic Gulf

The second biggest island in the Argosaronic Gulf, Aegina, has a unique ambience. It takes you back in time, it generously offers its extraordinary beauty and it relaxes you so much, that you forget you are just a stone’s throw away from the capital city, Athens.

Home of the artists

Steeped in rich history and boasting important sights, Aegina enchants its past and mesmerizes with its present. It preserves an alluring atmosphere of past times and remains a place that is authentic and unspoiled, a long-lasting pole of attraction for important figures of the Arts and Literature, from Greece and abroad. It’s no wonder that the internationally acclaimed Greek writer, Nikos Kazantzakis, chose Aegina to be his permanent residence and refuge.

Town as beautiful as a painting

The very first images that catch the visitor’s eye from the port of Aegina are the stunning neoclassical buildings and the whitewashed church of Agios Nikolaos Thalassinos (“St. Nicholas the Mariner”). Stroll into the town and take in all its beauty: the scenic narrow alleys, the stone Byzantine chapels, the traditional coffee shops, the carriages, and the houses with the colourful bougainvillaea and the jasmine-scented gardens.

Along the stone-paved alleys, apart from galleries and little pottery shops, you will also come across the town’s old fish market and its small tavernas. Take time to relax and enjoy a glass of ouzo or tsipouro, accompanied by fresh and delicious seafood.

At the port, you will see the local fishermen measure the day’s catch, the picturesque boat shops on the quay selling fresh fruit and vegetables, and of course, the numerous stalls and shops that… specialize in the island’s “treasure”, the world-famous Aegina pistachio and all the delicious pistachio-based products and treats. Just say yes to the merchandisers’ sample offers of this flavorful delight!