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Photogallery of Aegina Island, Greece
Top sigths of Greece
Many tourist destinations are located in the territory of Attica – the capital region of the country. The most famous landmarks of the region include Delphi and the Apollo Temple, the Oracle and the Sybil Stone.
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Chapters of the guide to Aegina Island
Aegina Island for children - what to visit
One of the most important local attractions is the temple of Athena. It was built 2.5 thousand years ago, but its construction is preserved. Be sure to visit it with your child. Young historians will be happy to see the real embodiment of the facts, printed in textbooks. The temple of Athena is not only perfectly preserved, but it was built on the foundation of the ancient building. Another interesting object … Open 
Shopping, streets and outlets
You can find stuffed and canned olives here. A bottle of olive oil is a useful gift too. If you want to get a bargain, try to buy 3-5 litters jerrycans of oil. There are also souvenir packages with gods and heroes of ancient Greek mythology. Local coffee is a good gift too. Greeks love this drink, so you can find a great variety of coffee on the island. Honey, lokma and baklava are the most popular desserts on … Open
Best beaches
The popular resort town of Souvala with its two upscale beaches, Loutra and Vagia, is situated to the north of the island. Few decades ago, there was only a tiny fishing village, but today Souvala features well-developed tourist infrastructure. There are numerous apartment complexes, restaurants and shops in the immediate vicinity of the coast, so the rest is sure to be comfortable. It’s also worth noting that … Open
Travel guide to Aegina Island
Agia Marina is the biggest beach on the island. Even during the peak season, it is not hard to find a free space there. The spacious beach is always very popular with vacationers with children. Soft sand and a well-developed infrastructure make this beach suitable for active recreation. There is an ancient and attractive monastery nearby. Vacationers in search of privacy and intimacy will enjoy sunbathing on Klima … Open
Traditions and mentality of Aegina Island
In general, the locals are very emotional. They behave very freely. If the Greek wants to laugh-he laughs if he wants to sing-he sings, even if it happens in public transport. Aegina inhabitants are very hot-tempered. They use a lot of hand movements, raise their voice and interrupt each other. They may seem rude and impolite, but that is not true. Such behavior is common for Greeks and you can't do anything with … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Horiatiki salad is usually made of olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and onion. The salad is seasoned with olive oil, which is always on the table of a tavern. There is no particular recipe for this dish, you can order it in different places and compare. Fish and seafood are very popular on the island. Greeks love octopus and they are served in all the psarotavernas. However, some of the tourists believe … Open
