Island
Aegina
Temples, saints and pistachios
Aegina is the closest big island to Athens and one of the easiest stops on the route. It has an ancient temple, a well-known pilgrimage church and the pistachios Greeks know it for.
Highlights
- The Temple of Aphaia, an ancient temple on a pine-covered hill
- The Monastery of Saint Nectarios, one of the best-known pilgrimage sites in Greece
- Aegina town harbour, with fish tavernas and the fish market
Best for
History, food and an easy first stop.
Getting there from Alimos Marina
About 16 nautical miles from Alimos Marina in a straight line. The sailing route is longer, and your skipper plans the passage around the wind and the rest of the week.
What to do
Visit the Temple of Aphaia for the view over the Saronic Gulf
Walk the harbour at sunset
Take a short taxi ride inland to the monastery
Food and swimming
What to eat and taste
Aegina pistachios have a protected designation of origin. Try them in sweets, ice cream and local pastries.
Swimming
Quiet coves near Perdika and the small island of Moni are a short sail away.