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AEGINA GENERAL INFO
Aegina Island, is a rugged island with lots of sandy coves perfect for swimming, while shelter is provided by oaks, cypresses and wild olive trees rather than the usual pines. The capital of Aegina, is Aegina town Aegina is well worth a visit - its splendid neo-classical buildings around the waterfront are reminders of the town's former status. The sunsets are spectacular in Aegina island and you can watch the local fisherman tinker with their boats and mend their nets at any time of day. Beyond the row of shops and tavernas you will see the marina, where the caiques (wooden sailing boats) double as market stalls, crammed with fresh fruit and vegetables.

AEGINA & GREEK MYTHOLOGY ( HISTORICAL )
Aegina’s historical past, demonstrates that Aegina astonishes the visitor that don’t know much about this island, with its achievements. From 8th until the 7th century B.C. Aegina was a member of Calacvria’s amphictyonic and developed important navigation of Greek cities , colonized other places and acquired brilliant buildings ( from the 6th century B.C. and afterwards). In a distance of 4 km away from Agia Marina, is the island's star attraction. The Temple of Afea is even older than the Parthenon in Acropolis of Athens, but is remarkably well preserved. Around the Temple are the remains of the priests' quarters and precinct walls. Also remarkable is that In the revolution of 1821 Aegina , offered that more it could, and in particular became provisionally ' capital of Greek State in 1828. A

EGINA & SPORTS
In Aegina island there are possibilities for marine spots and games that are rented in abundance. AEGINA BEACHES Agia Marina is the island's main tourist resort approximately 15 km east of Aegina town. The focal point in Agia Marina is the sandy beach, about half a kilometer long and gently shelving - snorkeling enthusiasts may prefer the rocky area to the left of the port.

AEGINA SHOPING
Unnecessary of course to say that the signal of deposited island is its nuts. It is also known that these nuts has named already: “ TA FISTIKIA AEGINIS “ ( NUTS OF AEGINA )!

HOW TO GET THERE?
Aegina Island is only an hour by ferry from Athens and 1/2 hour on the hydrofoil.

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