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It is the largest in Southern Europe and treats up to 4.500 wild animals every year. Feel free to make a donation, as it is a nonprofit institution, based exclusively on volunteers’ work.

You can find it practically everywhere in the island. Note also that the Aegina Fistiki festival, dedicated to this delicacy, is held at mid September.

The Cathedral (the first parliament of the Modern Greek state) and Markellos Tower (a trademark Venetian small castle, now open only for art events).

The beautiful small island of Agistri is located at less than 30 minutes by boat from Aegina. The islet Moni is 10 minutes by caique across Aegina’s Perdika village.

One of the biggest orthodox churches in the Balkans and a famous religious centre that counts numerous visitors.

This charming ancient town -Aegina’s former capital in medieval times for almost a millennium- is set in an imposing rocky landscape. Its remains include nearly 30 byzantine churches, out of more than 500 that used to be there.

A must starting point is the 5th century BC temple of Aphea (daughter of Zeus), Aegina’s sightseeing highlight and one of the best preserved archaeological sites in Greece. Situated on a pine tree hill, it offers great views of the Argosaronic and a small museum. Next stop is the Temple of Apollo, where one Doric […]