Aegina, Greece

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List of hotels in Aegina

  Aegina is one of the most attractive place for its excellent beaches, clear seas and fine climate. It is a very picturesque island with idyllic landscapes and a vivid nature element.

  At the center of the Saronic Gulf, between Athens, Corinth and Epidaurus, the small island of Aegina possesses one of the most unique natural locations in Greece. Many visitors also choose Aegina for a brief escape on their weekends. The coastal and piney village of Agia Marina with the homonymous church is a settlement that attracts many visitors, as it is the region where the renowned Doric sanctuary of Athina Afea dominates in dignity. Paleohora, a ruined town that used to be the capital of the island, has 28 churches full of magnificent stone icon screen and wall paintings as well as a ruined medieval castle and two superb monasteries.

  The town of Aegina presents a particularly characteristic picture with its blue domes of the churches, the yellow and pink facades of the houses, the wonderful alleys and the pretty little shops. The metropolis, the orphanage, the government house, the ruins of the post roman fortification and of the sanctuary of Ellanios Zeus, the Temple of Apollo, the baluster of the Doric sanctuary of Apollo, the spectacular archaeological and folklore museum, the temple of Hellanios Dias (Zeus), Kapralo's museum (with art and sculpture), Palaia Hora (Byzantine Aegina), The Temple of Aphaia (a local goddess, related to the Cretan goddess Britomaris), the monastery of Aghios Nektarios and many other interesting places,which are all embellished even more by the pure natural beauty , are the main sightseeing of the town of Aegina.

  The places you may visit or select as the place of your stay, besides the town of Aegina, are Aghia Marina, which has a wonderful sandy beach with amazing natural beauty, Souvala, which is famous for its healing hot springs, the picturesque fishers' villages of Vaia and Perdika famous for their crystal and clean beaches , the beautiful beaches of Marathonas and Aeginitissa, the inland village of Mesagros, which is famous for its ceramics, and of course the coastal village of Souvala, are the main settlements that you have to visit.

  In Aegina you can enjoy one of the most majestic sunsets in the entire Mediterranean, that will awaken sweet and pleasant memories. It is an ideal place for your vacation, during all seasons.

We offer you the following excursions in Athens:

• A cruise to the three islands of Saronic Gulf Idra, Poros, Aegina. (Price and description)

  We will arrange for you an accoommmodation in the best hotels in Aegina and many various excursions.

Please note that we make discounts for our permanent clients. (10-20%)

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