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Aígina
Αίγινα · Saronic Gulf
The Doric Temple of Aphaía, famous pistachios and the shortest hop from Piraeus.
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About Aígina
Aígina is the closest "proper" island to Athens — about 40 minutes by fast ferry — which makes it a favourite day trip and weekend escape. It has a remarkably complete ancient Doric temple, a pretty neoclassica…
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Highlights
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Don’t miss
Temple of Aphaía
One of the best-preserved Doric temples in Greece, on a pine hill with sea views.
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Food & drink
Aegina pistachios
A protected local product — sold roasted everywhere and celebrated with an autumn festival.
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Town & villages
Aígina Town
A neoclassical harbour of fishing boats and horse-drawn carriages, once Greece’s first capital.
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Things to do
Day trip from Athens
Close enough for a swim-and-lunch escape; the floating fruit-and-veg boats are a sight.
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Don’t miss
Paleochóra
A hillside of ruined Byzantine churches, the island’s medieval refuge from pirates.
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