Guidebook for Vathi
Arts & Culture
The temple of Athena Aphaia is built in the northern part of the island in a place covered with pine trees and with a view of the beautiful blue sea.It's in a very good condition. Twenty-four pillars of the temple remain, out of a total of 34. It has been built in 480 b.c. just after the naval battle in Salamina.
When the atmosphere is clear, you can see Poseidon's temple in Sounio and the Acropolis of Athens. It is said that the 3 temples form a triangle (the holy triangle of ancient times).
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Temple of Aphaia
The temple of Athena Aphaia is built in the northern part of the island in a place covered with pine trees and with a view of the beautiful blue sea.It's in a very good condition. Twenty-four pillars of the temple remain, out of a total of 34. It has been built in 480 b.c. just after the naval battle in Salamina.
When the atmosphere is clear, you can see Poseidon's temple in Sounio and the Acropolis of Athens. It is said that the 3 temples form a triangle (the holy triangle of ancient times).
At the top of the hill of Kolona was the Temple of Apollo.
It was built in the 6th century b.c. and only one pillar is left from the temple. The temple had the shape of a rectangle with 11 pillars on the big side and 6 one the small one.
In the southern part of the temple, was the entrance and 2 small rectangular buildings. In the east was the altar of the temple, southeast was the temple of Artemidos, west was a round building and northern we have the foundations of a rectangular building. In excavations that took place, an ancient cemetary was discovered in the northern part of Apollo's temple where many tombs were found. Many gold jewellery, which are now in the British museum, were found in the tombs.
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Temple of Apollo
At the top of the hill of Kolona was the Temple of Apollo.
It was built in the 6th century b.c. and only one pillar is left from the temple. The temple had the shape of a rectangle with 11 pillars on the big side and 6 one the small one.
In the southern part of the temple, was the entrance and 2 small rectangular buildings. In the east was the altar of the temple, southeast was the temple of Artemidos, west was a round building and northern we have the foundations of a rectangular building. In excavations that took place, an ancient cemetary was discovered in the northern part of Apollo's temple where many tombs were found. Many gold jewellery, which are now in the British museum, were found in the tombs.
The Archaeological Museum of Aigina was the first to be established in Greece. It was founded in 1829 under the supervision of A. Moustoxydi. The present-day building was constructed in 1980 at the archaeological site of Kolona and it is the gift of the Bavarian Collection of the Friends of the Museum of Aigina. It is planned to transfer the collection permanently to the Capodistrian Orphanage of Aigina.
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Archaeological Museum of Aegina
1 Patriarchou Grigoriou EThe Archaeological Museum of Aigina was the first to be established in Greece. It was founded in 1829 under the supervision of A. Moustoxydi. The present-day building was constructed in 1980 at the archaeological site of Kolona and it is the gift of the Bavarian Collection of the Friends of the Museum of Aigina. It is planned to transfer the collection permanently to the Capodistrian Orphanage of Aigina.
KAPRALOS MUSEUM - This museum is located on the northwest coast of Aegina, along the main coast road. It consists of six chambers - the sculptor's Kapralos workshops - while the landscaping surrounding them was designed by the sculptor. He left a collection of approximately 7,500 works to the Greek people on establishing his foundation. The visitor to the Kapralos Museum of Aegina may view works spanning the years 1963-93. His copper statue, The Mother, placed on a square opposite the museum by the sea, symbolizes the Greek mother, a woman who toils in devotion to her family.
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Christos Kapralos Museum
KAPRALOS MUSEUM - This museum is located on the northwest coast of Aegina, along the main coast road. It consists of six chambers - the sculptor's Kapralos workshops - while the landscaping surrounding them was designed by the sculptor. He left a collection of approximately 7,500 works to the Greek people on establishing his foundation. The visitor to the Kapralos Museum of Aegina may view works spanning the years 1963-93. His copper statue, The Mother, placed on a square opposite the museum by the sea, symbolizes the Greek mother, a woman who toils in devotion to her family.
Essentials
ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ ΑΙΓΙΝΑΣ
Kritikos Super Market
180 AliprantiSouvala's Port Super Market.
Farmakio
180 AliprantiPharmacy
A Souvala Mini Market. From early morning to late at night, open almost everyday of the year so as to buy basic stuff (water, coffee, milk, bread, toilet paper etc)
Παντοπωλείο Λεούσης
AliprantiA Souvala Mini Market. From early morning to late at night, open almost everyday of the year so as to buy basic stuff (water, coffee, milk, bread, toilet paper etc)
Shell
The closest gas station to our place. Next to it is the Top Market (s/m).
Alpha Bank
80 Leof. Andrea SiggrouATM
Piraeus Bank
Leonida DrosiPireaus Bank - ATM
Sightseeing
St. Nektarios Monastery - Holy Trinity Aigina
The monastery of
Agios Nektarios
Mount Ellanio is the highest mountain in Aegina. It's 532 meters high and at the peak of the mountain there is the Ascension Church. According to Mythology, during a period of drought, Aiakos asked Zeus to rain. His requests were heard and then Aiakos built a sanctuary in honour of Zeus in a place which today is called Sfirixtres. From the Hellenistic years, a wall was remained and next to it a stony staircase. At the top of the staircase there is a flat area and the sanctuary of Zeus is built in this area.
We can see the foundations of a big building as well as the foundations of pillars that are in three sets. Higher up, were two tanks of water between the rocks. The higher one is the biggest. The view from Mount Ellanios is truly fantastic. You can literally see Saronikos. In the north part of the mountain, there is the church of Taxiarxon and in the lower parts of the mountain there is a town called Pahia Rahi which is built on the slope, over Marathonas.
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Ναός Ελλανίου Διός / Temple of Zeus Hellanios
Mount Ellanio is the highest mountain in Aegina. It's 532 meters high and at the peak of the mountain there is the Ascension Church. According to Mythology, during a period of drought, Aiakos asked Zeus to rain. His requests were heard and then Aiakos built a sanctuary in honour of Zeus in a place which today is called Sfirixtres. From the Hellenistic years, a wall was remained and next to it a stony staircase. At the top of the staircase there is a flat area and the sanctuary of Zeus is built in this area.
We can see the foundations of a big building as well as the foundations of pillars that are in three sets. Higher up, were two tanks of water between the rocks. The higher one is the biggest. The view from Mount Ellanios is truly fantastic. You can literally see Saronikos. In the north part of the mountain, there is the church of Taxiarxon and in the lower parts of the mountain there is a town called Pahia Rahi which is built on the slope, over Marathonas.
Camera Obscura
Food Scene
One of the best taverns of Aegina on the island's port. Excellent food, great service, beautiful view.
20 locals recommend
Skotadis
46 Leof. DimokratiasOne of the best taverns of Aegina on the island's port. Excellent food, great service, beautiful view.
One of the best taverns of Aegina, highly recommended. Superb sunset view, calm environment, romantic, excellent food, family enterprise.
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Taverna Kavouropetra
Kavoiropetras One of the best taverns of Aegina, highly recommended. Superb sunset view, calm environment, romantic, excellent food, family enterprise.
Nice bar and/or restaurant in Souvala on top of the sandy beach of Therma.
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To Svelto Kouneli
Nice bar and/or restaurant in Souvala on top of the sandy beach of Therma.
Sole & Mare Beach Bar Restaurant Αίγινα Σουβάλα
Excellent tavern, neat, quiet, fresh food, an old family business of Vaghia. Fully recomended, though no special view.
ΤΑΒΕΡΝΑ ΒΑΚΧΟΣ
3 Leof. Eleitherioi VenizeloiExcellent tavern, neat, quiet, fresh food, an old family business of Vaghia. Fully recomended, though no special view.
Plaza Cafe-Restaurant
4 Λεωφόρος Ν. ΚαζαντζάκηΨητοπωλείο "Το στέκι της κυψέλης"
2 ΕυαγγελιστρίαςBabis Aegina Restaurant
Ακτή Τότη Χατζήold family pastry shop where you can buy excellent 'galaktoboureko' and pistachio ice-cream
Patisserie 'Pagoudis'
52 Spyrou Rodi old family pastry shop where you can buy excellent 'galaktoboureko' and pistachio ice-cream
Taverna "Dolphin"
Nikou KazantzakiAiákeion
Aiakion: historic coffee/pastry-shop of Aegina.
Cute fishermen village with nice tavernas, calm sea and view to the west coast of Athens. Suggested tavern: Akrogiali
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Portes, Aegina
Cute fishermen village with nice tavernas, calm sea and view to the west coast of Athens. Suggested tavern: Akrogiali
Ψαροταβέρνα Αιγινίτισσα
ΑιγινίτισσαςParks & Nature
Protected tiny island near Perdika (15 mins by boat). Nice to swim, has protected wild life such as peacocks and deer!
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Moni Eginas
Protected tiny island near Perdika (15 mins by boat). Nice to swim, has protected wild life such as peacocks and deer!
Once one of the most important wildlife shelters of Greece, now decadent but still in use.
EKPAZ-Hellenic Wildlife Hospital
Once one of the most important wildlife shelters of Greece, now decadent but still in use.
PALEACHORA - Aegina's Medieval Village
On a steep hill adjacent to the church and monastery of Agios Nektarios is located Aegina's version of Mystras - Paleachora, which means literally, "Old Town", and which was for a millennium (9th century - early 19th century AD) the island capital. The setting itself is magnificent, especially in spring, when all vegetation is a brilliant green both on the hill and in the valley below, seen in panoramic splendor from high above. All that remains of this hill village with its castle are its churches, rumored to number 365 - one for every day of the year - though this figure is unsupported by research. Of the 70 churches whose existence on the hill are confirmed, 33 churches remain and are open to visitors. Five have been restored and are in good condition, though most remain in great need of restoration. They belong to the Byzantine Service under the Greek Ministry of Culture, which authorizes any projects carried out here. The nearby quarry has caused much damage to the churches with its ongoing use of explosives.
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Paliochora
PALEACHORA - Aegina's Medieval Village
On a steep hill adjacent to the church and monastery of Agios Nektarios is located Aegina's version of Mystras - Paleachora, which means literally, "Old Town", and which was for a millennium (9th century - early 19th century AD) the island capital. The setting itself is magnificent, especially in spring, when all vegetation is a brilliant green both on the hill and in the valley below, seen in panoramic splendor from high above. All that remains of this hill village with its castle are its churches, rumored to number 365 - one for every day of the year - though this figure is unsupported by research. Of the 70 churches whose existence on the hill are confirmed, 33 churches remain and are open to visitors. Five have been restored and are in good condition, though most remain in great need of restoration. They belong to the Byzantine Service under the Greek Ministry of Culture, which authorizes any projects carried out here. The nearby quarry has caused much damage to the churches with its ongoing use of explosives.
A big, neat and clean hotel, one of the best spots for swimming in Aghia Marina when North winds blow on the north part of the island. Just get in the hotel, order a drink at the bar and go down some steps to the platforms with the umbrellas to have your seat and dive into the crystal clean sea!
Apollo Hotel Aegina
ΑπόλλωνοςA big, neat and clean hotel, one of the best spots for swimming in Aghia Marina when North winds blow on the north part of the island. Just get in the hotel, order a drink at the bar and go down some steps to the platforms with the umbrellas to have your seat and dive into the crystal clean sea!
Παραλία Βάγια
Getting Around
Port of Aegina
31 Leof. Dimokratias port of Aegina
Souvala
Aliprantiport of Souvala
Drinks & Nightlife
Historical bar in Aegina port. Nice garden, beautiful paintings in the old interiors. A must!
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Perdikiotika
38 AfeasHistorical bar in Aegina port. Nice garden, beautiful paintings in the old interiors. A must!
Nice coffee bar on the sandy beach of Souvala port. You can take your coffee or drink all day long.
Cafe Notos
Nice coffee bar on the sandy beach of Souvala port. You can take your coffee or drink all day long.