Not far away is a well-preserved temple to the goddess Aphaia, built more than 2,500 years ago. Busy, stylish Agia Marina, on the east coast, has Aegina’s longest sandy beach, with sunshades, sunbeds, water sports and cafes. Small beaches are tucked away along the north coast until you get to Souvala, a fishing village that has developed into a lovely, laid-back holiday resort. Now it’s authentically Greek, bustling narrow lanes, small shops and tavernas, a harbour crowded with colourful boats, horse and carriage rides along the waterfront and a single column from an ancient temple to Apollo, god of many things including music and healing. Long ago, Aegina Town, the main port, was one of the wealthiest towns in Greece. The Mount Oros area is now protected as one of the most historic and beautiful landscapes in Greece. More than 20 beaches, gorgeous, warm blue sea, water sports, a water park, lively resorts, traditional villages, great food and friendly people are among the many attractions.Īt its heart is a towering volcanic mountain where it’s said a god once prayed for rain. Time to change that! It’s a great place for tourists to discover. That’s Aegina, once described as the most beautiful Greek island you haven’t heard of. And to faded neoclassical houses in a lively, colourful port that was briefly the capital of Greece. To the remains of a medieval village laid waste by a notorious pirate. To an olive grove with gnarled trees still alive after 2,000 years.
To a stunning temple older than the Parthenon in Athens. Let the Aegina time machine take you back into the past.
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