Aegina: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 45 - 60 Plaza
 Hotel Plaza is located near the harbour in the centre of Aegina town, just 50m from the beach. It offers air-conditioned accommodation and free Wi-Fi … MoreEUR 36 - 55 Ulrika
 Urlika Hotel is just 50 metres from the beach, close to the port and the centre of Aegina. It offers spacious rooms with king size beds and private ba… MoreEUR 65 - 120 Klonos Anna
 Hotel klonos Anna enjoys a prime location only 50 metres from the beach and 800 metres from Aegina’s town centre.
The family run hotel offers 20 ai… MoreEUR 60 - 125 Hotel Klonos (Kyriakos Klonos)
 The Klonos Hotel is located on the beautiful island of Aegina, just a short distance from Aegina Town and only a few metres from the sea. This little… MoreEUR 60 - 110 Danae Hotel
 Hotel Danae is situated on the coastal road of Aegina near the Temple of Apollo, about one km (half a mile) from the centre of town. It has 54 rooms a… MoreEUR 40 - 60 Electra Pension
 Electra Pension enjoys a central yet quiet location, only 100 metres from the harbour and 200 metres from the beach and the ancient city of Aegina.
T… MoreEUR 50 - 140 Aeginitiko Archontiko
 This stylish, historic hotel is set in a 17th century building near Aegina’s port. It boasts a grand living room with beautifully painted ceilings, … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aegina: Guide
Aegina is in Greece.
Regions
Cities
Aegina Town
Aghia Marina
Other destinations
Understand
Aegina is a destination for upper-middle-class Athenians longing to get out of the urban hustle of the city, and is a wonderful island for swimming, shopping, and recreation. The locals are extremely friendly and helpful, and almost every merchant speaks excellent English. Aegina is worth at least a day of your itinerary, and you may find yourself staying overnight.
Talk
Get in
From the port at Piraeus, take a ferry to the island. Ferries run to Aegina Town frequently.The trip can take from 20 minutes to an hour. Hellenic Seaways sails hourly to Aegina Town for 6,70 euro.
Unless you have already purchased a round-trip hydrofoil or boat ticket, go ahead and get a departure time locked in from one of the various kiosks along the edge of the harbor before you get too far afield, or you may find yourself involuntarily spending a night on the island. Most ticket agents speak English (especially if you smile and attempt Greek first) and accept credit cards for the transaction.
Get around
Take the bus from the port to several towns on the island.
You can rent a car for the day for 20-30 Euros, but be warned--you might be better off hiring a taxi. If the rental office manager starts pouring water into the radiator prior to your departure, you are better off renting a motorbike (very inexpensive!) or merely asking him to drive you around (more expensive, but infinitely more entertaining.)
See
Itineraries
One of the best ruins, overlooking the bay, is a five-minute walk from the port at Aegina. Turn to the left and start walking; admission to the museum at the entry point to the ruins is less than five Euros and will yield a fantastic experience. You can wear a swimsuit and bring lunch with you into the area, and actually sit on top of the crumbling marble and look out over the island and the water--almost all the way to Piraeus.
(And if you're reading The Great Gatsby on top of the temple, most tourists assume you work there and ask you to take their picture. It was a nice afternoon.)
Also, ask about the temple of Athena--it's gorgeous and huge, and can be reached by taxi or motorbike. The admission there is only three or four Euros and on a clear day you can see for miles from its vantage point. There is a nice little cafe and shop across the street from the temple with a decent bathroom, as well.
Do
Eat
In Aghia Marina, go to Pita Toms, where soulvakis and gyros are fresh and inexpensive (1,60 euro).
Drink
Stay safe
Get out
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