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AeginaSaronic island guide: villages, beaches & ferries
Closest island to Athens — pistachios, a hilltop temple and an easy day trip.
- Ferry
- From Piraeus 40–75 min, many daily
- Villages
- 3
- Beaches
- 2
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Villages & towns
What to see
Beaches
Photos: Wikimedia Commons
Food
Restaurants in AeginaSee menus and book a tableGetting there & around
From Piraeus 40–75 min, many daily
Map
Common questions
How do I get to Aegina?
From Piraeus 40–75 min, many daily
Where should I stay on Aegina?
Popular bases include Aegina Town, Perdika, Agia Marina. Pick based on the beaches and ferry port you want close by.
What are the best things to do on Aegina?
Highlights include Temple of Aphaia, Paleochora, Saint Nektarios Monastery.
What are the best beaches on Aegina?
Well-known beaches include Marathonas, Klima. On windy days, choose a beach on the side facing away from the wind.
Which islands are near Aegina?
Other islands in the Saronic include Agistri, Poros, Hydra, Spetses. Check the island-hopping tool to see which ones have direct ferries.
Is Aegina in the Saronic?
Yes. Aegina is part of the Saronic island group in Greece.
Guides about Aegina
- Island Day Trips From Athens: Aegina, Hydra or Poros?
- Aegina: Pistachios and the Temple of Aphaia
- Aegina Travel Guide: Temple of Aphaia, Pistachios and Paleochora
- Saronic Island Hopping Without a Car
- Agistri Travel Guide: Pine Forest Island near Athens
- Best Day Trips from Athens: Delphi, Sounion, Hydra, Meteora Compared
Photos from Wikimedia Commons. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lists are highlights, not every place on the island.