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Chapters of the guide to Agistri Island
Best beaches
One of the most romantic sites is Maritza. The small Aponisos Island can be found there a few meters from the coast; you can get there via specially equipped bridge. Despite the fact that an island is private, this part of its area is available to the public access. There is a small area equipped for sunbathing, where you can swim and make photos of the coast surrounded by exotic plants. Surprisingly, you can find an … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets
Local hard drinks also deserve your attention. You should definitely bring at least one bottle of retsina. Look for it in the refrigerators of local supermarkets, but not on the shelves with wine because it is served chilled. Local cognac Metaxa, anise vodka ouzo and grape vodka grappa are extremely popular on the island. These products are well known for good quality and low price. Moreover, local wine also … Open

Agistri Island for children - what to visit
Fans of watersports will love the island. Your children can try waterskiing, windsurfing and try their hand at fishing. Moreover, there is an opportunity to rent a boat and try fishing in the open sea. Teenagers can undergo diving training, or dive if they have a license. However, if your kid wants to explore the underwater world, he can try snorkelling. It is easy to rent or buy a mask, a snorkel or flippers on … Open

Travel guide to Agistri Island
Fans of scuba diving will be mesmerized by Mariza Beach. It is a rocky beach surrounded by gorgeous pines. As there is no sand, water is always transparent and clean in this part of the island. It is hard to find a more suitable place for scuba diving and snorkeling. Comfortable location is one more advantage of Mariza. Moreover, there are interesting historical landmarks nearby. Besides beachside entertainment, … Open

Traditions and mentality of Agistri Island
Greeks are very emotional people. They raise their voice, use a lot of hand movements and interrupt each other. It is important to know that Greek people have their own gestures. When they want to signal «no», they raise their eyebrows and their whole head upwards, while softly clicking with their tongue. A Greek “yes” is tilting the head to either side and making a sideways motion while slightly closing the … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants
There are also many meat dishes on the island. For example, dolma. It is a local version of stuffed cabbage in grape leaves. Moussaka is a dish, every tourist should taste. It is a layered dish made with minced meat, egg-plants and potatoes with béchamel sauce. Pastitsio is baked pasta dish with ground meat and béchamel sauce. You can find paidakia, a dish with lamb chops and roast potatoes in every tavern. Other … Open
