The triangle of Aegina is located in the very center of Saronix . The strategic position of the island played a big role in its prosperity as a maritime power in the past . In many ways, for the same reason later Aegina will be the first, unofficial capital of the liberated Greece . Geography stipulates its the popularity in the present is just an hour's journey from Athens by ferry and you find yourself on a wonderful island famous in addition to its history ... pistachios . Wherever you buy pistachios in Greece, sellers state that they are from Aegina if they want to convince them Mr. the highest quality .
The capital city is Aegina
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How to get to Aegina
Ferry Hellenic Seaways are sent from the Athens port of Piraeus to Aegina. An ordinary ferry crosses 17 nautical miles to the island in 1 hour 15 minutes (the ticket price is € 9.50 and € 27.50 per car), the expressway is 35 minutes (ticket price is € 13.50 for economy class and € 21 for VIP, for June 2011 ).
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Transport and movement around the island
From the capital by bus, you can get to Agia Marina (via the monastery of St. Nectarios) and to Perdika (via Maratonas). The bus station is located next to the port. An alternative to public transport can be a taxi, as well as renting a car or a moped.
Beaches of Aegina
There are about twenty municipal beaches on the island. In the immediate vicinity of the capital there are four of them: Avra, Panagitsa, Colon and Eginitissa. The latter is very popular among young people - at the local cafe mix delicious cocktails, and on weekends invite DJs. The longest sandy beach of Aegina - Agia Marina, for this reason it is attractive for tourists with children. More secluded, especially on weekdays - the pebbly beach of Clima (or Cladi - by the name of the bay) on the south side of the island.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Aegina
On the left side of the port of Aegina, a ten minute walk, there is a site of archaeological excavations of the Colonna - the name was given to him by the only surviving column once standing about here the temple of Apollo. On the territory of the Archaeological Museum. Opening hours are from 08.30 to 15.00 every day, except Monday. The cost of the ticket is € 3 (includes a visit to the museum and the excavation site)
In the suburb of Aegina Asomati there is a chapel of the 13th century painted with marvelous frescoes, almost all of which are perfectly preserved
6 km from Aegina on the way to Agia Marina , is the nunnery of St. Nectarios, founded in the early 20th century by Archbishop Pentapoleos Nectarios, whom the Greek Orthodox Church canonized in 1961.
Temple of Athena Afayi
Following in the same direction, approaching the towering on the hill to the grandiose temple of Athena Afayi (5th century BC . e .) . According to legend, the daughter of Zeus called Vritomartis fled Crete, not wanting to become the wife of Minos . But in the sea abyss she falls into the network of a fisherman who falls in love with her without a memory . In an attempt to avoid this unwanted marriage Vritomartis rushes to the island, from where, in front of the sailor, evaporates in the air, due to which he receives the name Afay, from the Greek "afandos" - disappear without a trace . The image of Afayy eventually merged with Athena, which explains the double name . X am forms the famous triangle with the temple of Poseidon in Sounio and the Acropolis of Athens . The cost of admission is € 4 (as of June 2011) .
Moni Island
Opposite the village of Perdika lies a small island Moni - a nature reserve. Do not be surprised if, during a walk along its beach, an antelope comes to meet you, or, for example, a deer - animals not only do not fear people, but also readily accept food directly from their hands. In summer, the boat runs between Perdika and Moni
Aegina Water Park is a 5-minute drive from Aegina, in the town of Faros, on the road to Maratonas. On the beaches of the island there are organized water activities, including bananas and water skiing.
Events
In August Avra beach becomes a venue for the International Festival of Classical Music. August 27 on the beach of Agia Marina, a theatrical performance dedicated to the goddess Afaye is played out.