Aegina Island (Αίγινα Νησί) lies in the centre of the Argo-Saronic Gulf (Saronikos Bay) and has an area of 85 sq. km, a shoreline of 57 km and a population of 11,000. The island lies only 16 nautical miles away from Port of Piraeus. The island is very accessible because of its closeness with Athens. Thanks to its beautiful surroundings, it’s a place that doesn’t captivate only people from Athens, but from all meridians.

No matter if you practice sports, fishing, sea cruises or just want to relax on the beach and indulge yourself with traditional food, Aegina Island will captivate your senses.

Well known for the cultivated land with pistachio crops, this “Summer Destination“ offers a perfect Mediterranean climate in spring; Summer and fall reaching 28 - 36 Celsius degrees in August (82,4 - 96,8 Fahrenheit degrees).

As an interesting note, the first silver coin in Greece depicting a sea turtle was discovered on this island. According to the legends, Pheidon, Argos’s king was the first one who minted coins in the VIIth century BC. The Greek historian Ephoros (about 400 - 330BC) is one of those who consider Pheidon as the first ever who coined the money, same thing being mentioned also in the Parium Chronicle. One thing is certain, sea turtle coins are the first silver coins ever to be issued in Greece.