Aegina covers an area of 85 square kilometers, a population 11,270 and lies at distance of 17 nautical miles from Piraeus. The present day harbor is the ancient city's commercial harbor. Today it is a busy, noisy meeting place of picturesque fishermen selling the day's catch and grocers, from whom you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables.
The island of Aegina ( Aigina ) is one of the most popular islands for visitors to Greece, due to it's geographic location, just a short distance from Athens. Aegina is a very beautiful and picturesque island, and one with several wonderful regions that are ideal for holidays.Aegina is the largest of the Saronic Gulf islands, and one with a very interesting and rich history.
The port of Aegina also has ferries heading to the other Saronic Gulf islands such as Spetses and Hydra, as well as the charming neighbouring island of Agistri.The main port of Aegina is that of Aegina Town, at which the majority of visitors to the island will arrive at. Upon arrival, you will see the colourful marina, as well as the charming traditional buildings and mansions that stand in front of the sea.
The three main cities on Aegina are Aegina Town, Agia Marina, and Souvala, all of which have ports and are accessible by ferry from Athens. Aegina Town is surrounded by gently sloping hills covered in pistachio trees. At some point long ago someone thought to seed the entire island with pistachio trees and today Aegina is the number one producer of these nuts in Greece. They are sold on just about every street corner on the island. Most Athenians think of Aegina Town as the kind of place to go to have a nice dinner by the water, enjoy the fresh seafood, and then return home. Due to this, the accommodation in Aegina Town is basic and over priced.
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