Mt. Ellanion, Temple of Zeus

At a height of 532 metres, Mount Ellanion is the tallest mountain on the island of Aegina . At its summit, there is a church dedicated to the Prophet Elias, while the remains of the Temple of Zeus lie a little further away. The myth tells us that the Temple of Zeus was founded by Aeacus in gratitude to Zeus for answering his prayer to bring rain to the drought-plagued island. The view from the site is exquisite, with the beaches, the town of Aegina and the islet of Agistri spread out below.