Aegina is a simple, unpretentious and varied island. This undoubtedly explains its popularity not only with Athenians, but also, increasingly, with international tourists. Aegina is certainly not the most beautiful of the Greek islands, yet it’s an island with many advantages that I’d gladly recommend.
- First, it is close of Athens. From Piraeus, the hydrofoil crossing takes just 50 minutes.
- Secondly, it has many of the characteristics of a Greek island : small fishing ports, sandy beaches, protected coves with clear waters, delicious tavernas with their feet in the water.
- Last but not least, thanks to the variety of its landscapes and history, there’s no shortage of things to do.
What to do in Aegina?
We tell you all about it in this article.
How to get to Aegina?
Several shipping companies serve the island. All departures are from the port of Piraeus, quay E8. If you come by car, there’s a parking lot just opposite. By metro, the platform is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the station.
Hydrofoils : the crossing takes just 50 minutes, but they’re quite expensive (between 13 and 19 Euros one way per adult). What’s more, they only allow pedestrians to cross. The two companies operating the hydrofoil crossing are : Aegean Flying Dolphins and Hellenic Seaways Dolphins.
Ferries : only slightly slower than hydrofoils (1h05-1h15), they are much cheaper (between 8 and 10 euros one way per adult). What’s more, they offer the advantage of being able to cross with a car (around 30 euros round trip).
You can find all the shipping companies making the crossing on the following link . For reservations, we recommend Ferry Hopper as they charge the same rates as the port and allow online payment.
Alternatively, you can buy your journey to Aegina on the Get Your Guide website.
How to get around Aegina?
By bus: three bus routes cross the island, serving the most beautiful beaches, ports and cultural sites. They run approximately every hour and terminate in front of the pier. Here is the link where you can find the schedule.
By scooter: there are many scooter rental companies in Aegina, located on the port opposite the landing stage. There’s also the option of taking a quad bike, which is handy if you have young children. You should expect to pay between €15 and €20 a day for a scooter, and €25-€30 for a quad.
By car: There are rental companies on the island, also located opposite the landing stage. Prices range from €35 to €40 per day. A little tip: in some cases, it’s better to rent your car directly on the mainland, especially if you’re coming from the airport. In fact, it can be more economical to rent directly at the airport and then take the car across on the ferry, as you save the cost of the airport-Piraeus journey and the rates are often more attractive. Above all, it’s much more practical, especially if you’re traveling with your family. In that case, take a look at the best offers on the Rentalcars comparator.
On foot: The island is quite large, and is criss-crossed by numerous footpaths. A great way to discover it, especially in May or September when temperatures are milder.
Where to stay in Aegina
Our selection of the best addresses and places to stay in Aegina => is here.
And for even more accommodation ideas, we usually book via the Booking and Airbnb websites, which allow us to see at a glance the available rentals at the selected dates, rates and number of people.
Want more?
To find out more, read our various articles:
- What to see and do in Aegina?
- Where to sleep in Aegina?
- The Aegina pistachio and its benefits
- The Ammos restaurant, a must in Aegina
Sophie B.
Updated February 13, 2024
