Boats in the marina of Aegina Town

Aegina

Athens day-trippers and weekenders wanting ancient ruins and a working port town under an hour away.

Fitting Aegina into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Aegina

Aegina is the closest Saronic island to Piraeus, making it a popular short ferry trip from Athens. The island is known for the well-preserved Temple of Aphaia, one of the few ancient Greek temples to survive largely intact, and for producing most of Greece's pistachios.

Weather on Aegina

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Average temperature by month

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18°C / 64°F22°C / 72°F26°C / 79°F28°C / 82°F28°C / 82°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Visit the Temple of Aphaia, one of Greece's best-preserved ancient temples.
  • Buy pistachios directly from roadside growers — Aegina is the country's main production area.
  • Take the fast ferry from Piraeus for an easy half or full day trip from Athens.

Islands near Aegina

Closest first, measured between main ports.

Aerial view of the harbour and mountains of Salamina

Salamina

History buffs and Athenians wanting an easy, uncomplicated island escape just outside the city.

CultureAuthentic
Poros town seen across the water

Poros

Weekenders wanting a small, walkable port town separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait.

CalmBeach
Hydra harbour with boats and stone houses

Hydra

Travelers with a taste for art and design wanting a car-free island with grand stone mansions.

CultureNightlife
Narrow whitewashed lane with a footbridge in Spetses

Spetses

Travelers wanting a stylish, largely car-free island with neoclassical mansions and good beaches.

CultureBeach

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