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Vacation on Aegina Island beaches - hidden bays, top resorts and recreation areas

Aegina Aegina represents a decent selection of picturesque beaches and there won’t be a trouble to get there. The most crowded and popular site on the island is the sandy beach of Agia Marina . Length of the beach is about 500 meters; it differs with developed infrastructure and very lively atmosphere. There is an excellent water sports center and rental; visitors can get lovely sun loungers or stay under one of the colorful parasols. Agia Marina is shallow, so there are always lots of tourists with children. There is also a popular bar, so in the evening the coast is full of fans of noisy parties.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Aegina Island inhabitants
Every tourist should know that Greek people have their own gestures. They raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. It means «no». When … Open
The popular resort town of Souvala with its two upscale beaches, Loutra and Vagia , is situated to the north of the island. Few decades ago, there was only a tiny fishing village, but today Souvala features well-developed tourist infrastructure. There are numerous apartment complexes, restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity of the coast, so the rest is sure to be comfortable. It’s also worth noting that there are healing springs here having a wide range of health effects. Vagia Beach often attracts attention of excursions fans. The fact is that there are several interesting archaeological sites next to the coast.
Tourists preferring to stay in lively atmosphere would find the resort town of Perdika ideal. In addition to a variety of entertainment options, it’s ready to offer its guests a luxurious rocky beach featuring high environmental performance. Close to the coast loom thickets of trees, where you can always shelter from the hot sun. It’s also worth noting that Perdika is very popular among fans of sailing, as the resort has a great dock for boats. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Aegina Island - 'must visit' points of interest
Aegina is rich with a large variety of attractions. The island competed with Athens for the title of the largest, richest and most powerful city of Ancient Greece. Aegina was Inhabited in … Open
Not far from the capital of the island there is a tranquil and attractive holiday village of Marathonas. This resort is ready to offer two fully equipped sandy beaches, these sites feature unique sky-blue tint of water. You can enjoy lots of attractive cafes and taverns, as well as interesting souvenir shops on the beach. A decent selection of comfortable hotels and apartments is found next to the coast. Despite the fact that the resort is distinguished by well-developed modern infrastructure, it’s characterized by very calm and peaceful atmosphere.
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Interesting places in Aegina Island for your excursion

Thebes

From the series “The Oldest Inhabited Cities on the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Aegina Island center - 68.9 km.
Despite the fact that many myths are just amazing poetic creations, they make atmosphere of the city even more romantic and mysterious. The main historical symbol of Thebes is represented by ruins of the ancient Cadmean fortress, which was built in the Bronze Age. You can see items found in the territory of Thebes by scientists in the local Archaeological Museum. Thebes is an ideal place for travelers who have long dreamed to explore culture and history of ancient Greece. … Read further

Waterfront of Nafplion

From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Aegina Island center - 64.5 km.
Waterfront of Nafplion is a real entertainment center in the open air. There you can find several restaurants and cafes. In the evening you can drink some glasses of vine in the bar or to dance in the club. In the daytime tourists can rent a boat and to make a sea voyage along the coastline. There is no minute when the life calms down at the embankment. People walk there not only late in the evening but also early in the morning. The embankment is an ideal place for watching how the sun rises and the new day begins. … Read further

Treasury of Atreus

From the series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Aegina Island center - 64.3 km.
The camera itself is a dome-shaped construction, built with the method of dry masonry. The height of the room is about 13.5 meters, and the diameter - about 14.5 meters. The construction of the treasury was carried out in rather complicated conditions. The Atreus treasure house is located on the top of the Panagitsa hill. One of the most remarkable elements of this ancient building is the stone slab, which is fixed above the entrance. Their weight makes 120 tons. The fact that people managed to raise a huge stone on the top of the hill a thousand years ago seems unbelievable. … Read further

Top beaches and recreation areas in the region of Aegina Island

Agistri Island
One of the most romantic sites is Maritza. The small Aponisos Island can be found there a few meters from the coast; you can get there via specially equipped bridge. Despite the fact that an island is private, this part of its area is available to the public access. ... Open »
Hydra Island
Travelers who choose to stay at Vlicha Beach have an opportunity to enjoy unique historical sites. The beach provides panoramic views of the 17th-century bridge, as well as one of the oldest churches in the neighborhood. Those who prefer to stay at the sandy coast enjoy ... Open »
Spetses Island
One of the most picturesque and popular is Agia Paraskevi Beach; excellent infrastructure is among its advantages. Fans of water sports enjoy spending time there, as the sandy beach is ideal for relaxing and sunbathing. Close to the coast loom dense pine forests, the ... Open »
Attica Region
Phaliron is the one of the most popular public beaches in Attica. It's located not too far from the center of Athens. It’s a nice place to rest for those who aren’t afraid of people crowds and lack of equipment; however, it's worth to go there early in the morning, ... Open »
Evvoia Island
Coastline of Evvoia is about 680 kilometers long and there are lots of various beaches available for tourists. It’s also worth mentioning that island of Evvoia is one of few places on Earth, where you can see unusual nature appearance, the so called ‘standing ... Open »
Andros Island
One of the busiest and crowded beaches is Agios Petros; it’s well equipped and suitable for outdoor activities. Its large territory covered with golden beach has a playground and a cozy cafe attracting numerous tourists; its calm sea is especially appealing to ... Open »
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