How to get to Aegina
From the port of Piraeus there are daily depertures of Ferry Boats for Aegina.
The trip lasts for 1 h. and 15 min.
Hellenic Seaways: 210-4117341
Nova Ferries: 210 4126181
From the port of Piraeus there are daily depertures of Flying Dolphins for Aegina.
The trip lasts for 35 minutes.
Flying Dolphin: 210 4199000
Euro Seas: 210 4132105-6
Except the ships that go to the main port of Aegina, there are ships that go to the port of Souvala.
During the summer period, there are ships that go to the port of Agia Marina.
For more information upon the arrivals and departures of ships, please contact by phone with the port Authorities of Aegina in 22970 22328.
For more information upon the arrivals and departures of ships from the port of Piraeus, you can contact by phone with the port Authorities of Piraeus in the phone : 210-4147800
Excursions
Beginning from the harbour in Aegina by car or by motorcycle or even by using public transport, you can visit the different beaches of the island, the many churches and monasteries and the archeological places of the island.
By boat
Daily cruises are organized to take you around the island of Aegina and to the nearby islands of Argosaronikos like Agistri-Poros-Hydra-Spetses.
Opposite Aegina, is Agistri which you can visit by small ships that leave daily during the summer from the port in Aegina.
There is access from the island to Methana, Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Porto Xeli and Ermioni. Aegina is ideal for day trips and excursions.
You can leave at 9:00 in the morning by ship from Piraeus, visit any island you want and be back at Aegina with the last ship.
During the summer, excursions are organized to performances at the Ancient theatre of Epidayros. For information : Cultural Association of Aegina "Kapodostrias" 22970-25142, or Asco Tours 22970-27798.
Informations
Shop HoursMonday to Saturday : 9.00 a.m. - 13.00 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday : 17.00 p.m. - 20.00 p.m.
Agios Dyonisious, the island's patron saint, is celebrated December 17, a local holiday.
On November 9, Agios Nektarios is observed with a big celebration on the island.