Emma & Itay
Athens & the Island
Athens
Attractions: Acropolis, Flea Market, Forum etc etc etc Central Municipal market for food shopping, delis and street food Technopolis City - open air exhibition and music space in and old water tower in the industrial district Kallidromiou Farmer's Market National Archeological Museum Benaki Museum of Greek Culture Museum for Cycladic Art Also heard there are good street art tours but not been! Bars: Frogs Bar Barrett Juan Rodriguez rooftop tiki bar Heteroclito wine bar The Clumsies cocktail bar Lou wine bar - natural wine Tales of Ales cute craft beer shop and bar Colouer Locale - rooftop cocktail with acropolis views Galaxy Bar - old school speakeasy Restaurants: Atlantikos Fish Restaurant, down a little cobbled backstreet DiPorto hidden gem near the central market Karamanlidika Turkish deli and bar Tis Theatrou to Steki - mezzes and deli Kostas iconic pita Gyros spot in Plaka Irinis Oinomageirio Epirus - traditional taverna Birdman Japanese Bar & Grill
Souvala
A cute coastal village on Aegina's northern side. It's known for its therapeutic hot springs. With a mix of sandy and rocky beaches and shallow turquoise waters, it's perfect for swimming and unwinding.
Temple of Aphaia
An ancient temple dating back to 500 BC, offering panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf. One of Aegina's most iconic landmarks, it forms part of the sacred triangle with the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion.
Kolona Hill
A prehistoric citadel and former sanctuary. Home to the remains of the Temple of Apollo. Just a short walk from Aegina Port and close to a local beach.
Perdika Fishing Village
A really beautiful fishing village with seaside tavernas. Great for snorkelling and short boat trips from the port offer to Moni Island, a tiny island off Perdika's coast.
St Nektarios Monestary
Beautiful early 20th Century monestary up in the hills, with nice hikes nearby and one cute taverna.
Archaeological Site Palaeochora of Aegina
Itay and I hiked here when we came to visit the island to confirm the wedding site and I thought it was absolutely magical! Aegina's former capital, it's now an abandoned medieval village with over 30 surviving Byzantine churches being taken over by greenery and you can hike up the mountain and through them.
Moni Island
A tiny uninhabited island with nothing but forests, clear waters and a tiny beach bar, accessible by boat from Perdika (10 minute small shuttle) or Aegina Town (20 minute larger ferry). Home to friendly deer, peacocks, and wild goats and great for swimming, snorkeling, and exploration.