What to see in Egina?

People visit Aegina to see the Temple of Aphaia but also for its clean sea and beautiful pine forests. It is very popular with Greeks due to its proximity to Athens. Below is a list of the main attractions to see.

Aegina
The capital with a picturesque and scenic harbor. On a pier, you can visit the beautiful chapel of Aghios Nikolaos, which is said to protect sailors.

Archaeological Museum
Contains many artifacts from the area where the Temple of Aphaia is located and other excavations carried out on the island.

Temple of Aphaia
A beautiful temple from the 5th century B.C., with almost all of its columns still standing, situated on top of a hill with a beautiful view of Attica and surrounded by pine trees. The Doric-style temple was dedicated to Aphaia, an ancient deity who was the protector of the island. It is considered one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples of antiquity.

Agios Georgios Katholicos
A beautiful frescoed church, erected by the Venetians and partly carved into the rock.

Cathedral of Episkopi
A two-nave cathedral with beautiful 17th-century frescoes where the first Greek government took an oath.

Omorfi Ekklisia (Agii Theodori)
A 13th-century Byzantine church with beautiful frescoes.

Kolona
At Capo Colonna, near the port, you can see a fluted column that was part of a 5th-century B.C. temple of Apollo.

Monastery of Aghios Nektarios
A monastery with the residence and tomb of the saint. According to legend, if you place your ear on his coffin, you can hear the saint's staff tapping.

Paleohora
A medieval ghost town, once the capital of the island.

Souvala
A thermal spa.

Agia Marina
A beautiful, picturesque white village with pine-covered hills behind it and the island's most renowned beach.

Perdhinka
A picturesque seaside village.

Boat trip to Agistri and Moni
A beautiful excursion to the two nearby islets, green, tranquil, and with small beaches.

Procession for Aghios Nektarios
Held on November 9, it attracts many pilgrims (including the sick) who take part in a long procession to the church, hoping for a miracle.