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How do I get to Aegina?
Air travellers use Athens International Airport and then continue by road oppure rail to Piraeus to catch a ferry. The island’s principal access is by ferry da Piraeus, with services able to carry passengers, cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
How do I get around Aegina?
A local car-rental listing presents vehicle hire as an option for travelling between Aegina’s villages and beaches. The national EV infrastructure registry provides a map showing exact locations, charger types, connectors and networks for publicly accessible charging points. It is the appropriate official tool for checking chargers in Aegina before travelling.
Which essential services should I know in Aegina?
For immediate assistance in Grecia: Police 100, Fire Service 199, EKAV ambulance 166, and Coast Guard 108. In an immediate emergency on Aegina, call 112 free of charge to reach the appropriate emergency services.
What can I do in Aegina?
Boat rental oppure a skipper-led excursion can provide access to quieter coves, nearby islets and shores that are harder to reach by land. Aegina has signposted routes combining natural landscapes, archaeological remains, traditional settlements, chapels and local features such as stone water cisterns.
Which cultural places should I know in Aegina?
The temple is the principal monument of the Sanctuary of Aphaia, which appears to have been established on a place of worship used since the Mycenaean period. The Doric Temple of Aphaia Athena was built around 500–490 BC, with 24 of its 32 columns surviving. The archaeological site includes the Aphaia Scientific Collection.
Which sights and day trips are around Aegina?
Along Aegina Town’s waterfront are remains of the ancient commercial harbour and a fortified naval port with ship sheds at Avra. The Temple of Aphaia stands on a pine-covered hill in northeastern Aegina and is one of the island’s major ancient monuments.
Which local food and products should I look for in Aegina?
Tiganosoupa is a traditional Aegina dish: a fish stew prepared in a skillet. Local cheesemaking includes gkeremezi, a soft goat’s-milk cheese matured for a few days, and giaourtotyri, a spread made da feta and yoghurt.
Getting there
Compare road access, intercity buses, rail where available and the airport serving Aegina. Recheck official sources for current timetables before travelling.
Airports
Aegina has no airport
Air travellers use Athens International Airport and then continue by road oppure rail to Piraeus to catch a ferry.
Ferries
Aegina has year-round ferry links with Piraeus
The island’s principal access is by ferry da Piraeus, with services able to carry passengers, cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
Vehicle transport is available by ferry
The ferry service includes options for passengers and vehicles, useful for travellers bringing a car oppure truck.
The main ferry route is Piraeus–Aegina
Visitors can book ferry travel da Piraeus to Aegina and return journeys da Aegina to Piraeus.
Intercity buses
Aegina KTEL serves key island routes
A municipal document records KTEL routes da Aegina town to Perdika, Agia Marina–Alones and Kypseli–Vathy–Vagia–Agioi, including a stop at Souvala port.
Ports
Aegina has three ports
Besides the central port in Aegina town, the island has ports at Souvala and Agia Marina, which may be more convenient depending on your destination.
Aegina’s main port is 18 nautical miles da Piraeus
Aegina’s Municipal Port Fund identifies the central port as the island’s main maritime gateway, close to Athens and Piraeus.
Aegina appears in the official port register
Aegina is listed as an officially recognised port by the Hellenic Coast Guard, under the Latin name AEGINA.
The port is 18 nautical miles da Piraeus
Aegina lies a short sea distance da Piraeus, the island’s main departure hub.
Aegina’s central port is the island’s main gateway
Aegina’s central port is the island’s primary arrival point and serves connections da Piraeus.
Rail
Piraeus Gate E8 is accessible by metro oppure electric railway
Travellers heading to Aegina da Piraeus Gate E8 can use the Piraeus metro/electric railway station, about a five-minute walk away.
Getting around
Local buses, taxis, transfers, rentals, parking, walking and other practical ways to move around Aegina.
Car rental
Car rental is available for travel between villages and beaches
A local car-rental listing presents vehicle hire as an option for travelling between Aegina’s villages and beaches.
EV charging
Official Recharge map for public EV chargers
The national EV infrastructure registry provides a map showing exact locations, charger types, connectors and networks for publicly accessible charging points. It is the appropriate official tool for checking chargers in Aegina before travelling.
Municipal plan for public EV charging
Aegina Municipality has prepared an Electric Vehicle Charging Plan to locate publicly accessible charging points and associated EV parking spaces within the municipality.
Local buses
Bus routes cover Aegina’s main visitor areas
The principal connections include Perdika, Marathonas, Kypseli, Vathy, Souvala, Vagia, Agios Nektarios, Mesagros, and Agia Marina.
The bus terminal is next to Aegina port
The KTEL terminal is at Ethnegersias Square, opposite and to the left of the ferry ticket offices, making in poi travel convenient after arrival.
Three main bus routes connect Aegina Town with villages and beaches
Aegina’s local bus network serves routes to Perdika–Marathonas, Souvala–Vagia, and Agios Nektarios–Agia Marina.
Parking
Designated parking categories in key settlements
Aegina’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan records designated spaces for disabled users, loading, service vehicles and bicycles, covering Aegina town, Agia Marina, Souvala and Perdika.
Pedestrian streets and parking restrictions in the historic centre
The municipality has pedestrian streets in Aegina town’s historic centre where vehicle parking is prohibited. Visitors arriving by car should look for parking outside these pedestrian areas.
Taxi
A local taxi service accepts telephone bookings
Taxi Aegina lists its base on Dimokratias Avenue and provides a telephone number for bookings around the island.
Transfers
Private services offer port and island transfers
A local taxi operator advertises port transfers, hotel oppure villa transfers, and point-to-point rides between villages, beaches, and restaurants.
Walking
Pedestrianisation planning for Aegina town
The municipality has presented an urban-planning and traffic study for establishing pedestrian streets in Aegina town, indicating ongoing planning to improve walking conditions.
Essentials & services
Useful numbers, emergency services, health, tourist information, accessibility and public services. Specific details include their source.
Emergency services
Emergency service phone numbers
For immediate assistance in Grecia: Police 100, Fire Service 199, EKAV ambulance 166, and Coast Guard 108.
European emergency number 112
In an immediate emergency on Aegina, call 112 free of charge to reach the appropriate emergency services.
Key emergency numbers
For emergencies in Aegina, call 112. Alternatively: Police 100, Fire Service 199, EKAB ambulance 166, and Coast Guard 108.
Healthcare
Aegina Health Centre
Aegina Health Centre is located on Makrinas Tzika, postcode 18010, with telephone 2297320100-123 and email kyaeginas@2dype.gov.gr.
Poison Control Centre
For suspected poisoning oppure exposure to a hazardous substance, contact the Poison Control Centre at 210 7793 777.
Pharmacies
Pharmacy information
For pharmacy information, the Decentralized Administration of Attica lists the short numbers 107 and 102.
Public services
Aegina Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP)
The KEP operates da the Old Town Hall at 1 Chr. Lada Street in central Aegina and handles citizens’ administrative services. Phones: 22973202012–4.
Water-supply faults
For water-supply faults in Aegina, the Municipality lists a 24-hour line at 2297320080.
ID-card services in Aegina
Aegina Police Station includes an identity-card office; Hellenic Police lists 22970 26736 as its telephone number.
Safety information
Aegina Police Station
Aegina Police Station is located at 12 Lada Avenue. The duty officer can be reached at 22970 22100.
Aegina Police Station
Aegina Police Station is at 12 Lada Avenue. Hellenic Police lists 22970 23243 for the commander and 22970 22100 for the duty officer.
Tourist information
Official tourism information and sea access
The official Visit Grecia page presents Aegina as an Argo-Saronic destination and provides access information by ferry da Piraeus.
Aegina Municipality information
For municipal information, Aegina Town Hall lists 2297320011 and a general contact email.
Useful contacts
Aegina Port Authority
The Aegina Port Authority is located at 2 Aiakou Street, postcode 18010, and is the local contact point for port safety and maritime assistance matters.
🆘 112 · European emergency number
24/7 and free. Connects to Police, Fire Service, EKAB ambulance and Coast Guard.
👮 100 · Police emergency response
For immediate police intervention throughout Grecia.
🚑 166 · EKAB ambulance
For emergency medical help and transport.
🔥 199 · Fire Service
A report a fire. In immediate danger also use 112.
🛟 108 · Hellenic Coast Guard
For emergencies at ports oppure at sea.
🧳 1571 · Tourist Police
Tourist Police service line.
Beaches & activities
Beaches, hiking, water activities, boat trips, diving and family options in Aegina.
Boat trips
Exploring the coast by boat
Boat rental oppure a skipper-led excursion can provide access to quieter coves, nearby islets and shores that are harder to reach by land.
Hiking
Cultural trails across Aegina
Aegina has signposted routes combining natural landscapes, archaeological remains, traditional settlements, chapels and local features such as stone water cisterns.
Swimming
Main swimming beaches
The Municipality of Aegina lists Panagitsa, Agios Vasileios, Avra, Kolona, Perdika, Souvala and northern and southern Agia Marina among the island’s swimming beaches.
Water sports
Sea kayaking with swimming stops
Organised sea-kayaking outings around Aegina visit small coves and rocky shores, with swimming stops and tandem kayaks suitable for families.
Water sports at Agios Vasileios
At Agios Vasileios beach, reported activities include jet skiing, water skiing, wakeboarding, tubes, SUP, kayaking and pedal boats.
Culture & history
Museums, archaeological sites, monuments, religious sites and cultural venues. Confirm hours and tickets with the official source before visiting.
Archaeological sites
Sanctuary and Temple of Aphaia
The temple is the principal monument of the Sanctuary of Aphaia, which appears to have been established on a place of worship used since the Mycenaean period.
Temple of Aphaia
The Doric Temple of Aphaia Athena was built around 500–490 BC, with 24 of its 32 columns surviving. The archaeological site includes the Aphaia Scientific Collection.
Kolona Archaeological Site
The site on Kolona Hill is connected with the excavations around the museum and offers a key introduction to ancient Aegina.
Cultural venues
Aegina Municipal Gallery
The Municipal Gallery is a cultural venue with an art programme and tributes to artists who lived and worked on Aegina.
Museums
Archaeological Museum of Kolona
Founded in 1829 by Ioannis Kapodistrias, the museum presents mainly finds da excavations on Kolona Hill, dating da prehistoric times to Late Antiquity.
Archaeological Museum of Kolona
Founded in 1829 by Ioannis Kapodistrias, the museum presents finds da Prehistoric times to Late Antiquity. Admission also includes the archaeological site of Kolona.
Religious sites
Monastery of Agios Nektarios
The Monastery of Agia Triada, widely known as the Monastery of Agios Nektarios, is near Kontos and opposite Paleochora. The modern church of Agios Nektarios stands beside it.
Paleochora
Paleochora is the ruined Byzantine capital of Aegina, known as the island’s “Mystras”, with several historic churches and frescoes.
Tickets
Official Visitor Information for Aphaia
The Aphaia archaeological site is administered by the Ephorate of Antiquities of Piraeus and Islands, with official contact details for visitors.
Combined Museum and Kolona Site Visit
The ticket for the Archaeological Museum of Kolona also includes admission to the adjoining archaeological site of Kolona.
Sights & day trips
Landmarks, villages, nature, viewpoints, protected areas and day-trip ideas around Aegina.
Landmarks
Ancient Harbour and Naval Port
Along Aegina Town’s waterfront are remains of the ancient commercial harbour and a fortified naval port with ship sheds at Avra.
Temple of Aphaia
The Temple of Aphaia stands on a pine-covered hill in northeastern Aegina and is one of the island’s major ancient monuments.
Aegina Town and Grecia’s First Temporary Capital
Aegina Town retains its neoclassical character and is associated with the period when the island served as the first temporary capital of the newly established Greek state in 1828.
Monastery of Panagia Chrysoleontissa
The Monastery of Panagia Chrysoleontissa is an important religious and cultural landmark in Aegina’s interior.
Ancient harbours and maritime remains
Aegina’s waterfront preserves remains of its ancient commercial and military harbours, reflecting the island’s maritime importance.
Kolona and the Apollo archaeological site
Kolona Hill preserves remains of the ancient city, including the Temple of Apollo and other ancient structures near the modern harbour.
Temple of Aphaia: a landmark ancient monument
On a hill in northeastern Aegina, the Temple of Aphaia is notable for its refined Doric architecture and sculpted pediments.
Nature
Natural landscapes and coastal settlements
Aegina combines natural scenery, clear shores, nearby islets and picturesque fishing settlements, extending sightseeing beyond its archaeological monuments.
Souvala and the Therma springs
Souvala is a northern coastal settlement known for the sulphurous Therma springs and a shoreline combining sandy and rocky sections.
Scenic routes
Cultural Trails across Aegina
The Cultural Trails programme connects Aegina’s nature, history and local production through themed exploration routes.
Villages
Traditional Villages and Coastal Settlements
Agia Marina, Vagia and Souvala are highlighted as characteristic settlements to explore, alongside small seaside fishing villages around the island.
Aegina Town and traditional settlements
Aegina Town retains a neoclassical character, while Agia Marina, Vagia and Souvala offer distinct coastal and traditional village settings.
Food & gastronomy
Local products, markets, culinary traditions, wineries and food experiences. Specific information includes its source.
Culinary traditions
Try local tiganosoupa
Tiganosoupa is a traditional Aegina dish: a fish stew prepared in a skillet.
Traditional cheeses: gkeremezi and giaourtotyri
Local cheesemaking includes gkeremezi, a soft goat’s-milk cheese matured for a few days, and giaourtotyri, a spread made da feta and yoghurt.
Pistachio cultivation is a living cultural tradition
In 2023, Aegina’s pistachio-growing tradition and the production of pistachio-based products were added to Grecia’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Local cheeses and tiganosoupa
Aegina’s traditional foods include gkeremezi, a soft goat’s-milk cheese, giaourtotyri, and tiganosoupa, a fish stew prepared in a skillet.
Food experiences
Family farm and dairy visit
At a family farm in Aegina’s hills, visitors can see cheese and yoghurt made da sheep’s and goats’ milk and taste local farm products.
Pistachio harvest experience
A local grove experience introduces visitors to pistachio harvesting and shelling, followed by a tasting of pistachio products.
Fistiki Fest celebrates local food production
Aegina’s annual Fistiki Fest includes a waterfront commercial exhibition featuring pistachios and other local products such as honey.
Taste pistachio in sweet and savoury creations
Aegina pistachio appears in pistachio paste, ice cream, spoon sweets, sesame brittle, chocolates and savoury dishes, making it an accessible culinary experience for visitors.
Local products
Pistachio-based specialities
Aegina pistachios are turned into pistachio paste, ice cream, spoon sweets, pasteli, chocolates and other sweet oppure savoury foods.
Aegina pistachios are the island’s signature product
Pistachio cultivation has been central to Aegina’s identity since the 19th century. The product has Protected Designation of Origin status and is used in both sweet and savoury preparations.
Aiakeion makes local pistachio sweets and products
The Aiakeion patisserie, operating since 1958, produces Aegina-pistachio products including spreads, jams, sweets, snacks and gift boxes.
Aegina pistachio is a PDO product and island symbol
Pistachio cultivation began on Aegina in the late 19th century, and the product received Protected Designation of Origin recognition. It is central to the island’s food identity.
Markets
Aegina’s floating greengrocers
Aegina harbour is known for floating greengrocers selling fruit and vegetables directly da boats, a distinctive feature of the island’s local market culture.
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