Hotel Afea information about Aegina island

Hotel Afea in Agia Marina, in Aegina island

The beautiful island of Aegina is the most popular in Greece, with a rich history and beautiful villages. Each year it attracts many visitors from all over Greece and abroad.

The buildings in Aegina is a neoclassical architecture with a strong folk element, built in the 19th century. Left there to remind us that Aegina was for 2 years the first capital of Greece.Here he swore the first Greek government after the Revolution1821.

Metropolis Street found the library of Aeginaand then Kapodistrian Governor on the ground floor of which was the first Mint.Two ways we meet and the Tower of Marcellus.Very near the port, left, disembarks as is the archaeological site of "Column" as known by the single column, a remnant of the Temple of Apollo Delphinios, Doric, which dominated the hill. Aegina, located northwest of the blister a densely populated community with traditional two-storey houses and the great central square.

Visitors to the region will swim in Kavouropetra.The same road continues to the agricultural village of Deep and ends at the small port of Souvala evolving tourist resort with beautiful beach.Deviation from the coastal road leading to the Holy Vagia village surrounded by pine known to the church of St. Crispus disciple of the Apostle Paul. The coastal road continues to Vagia resort with beautiful sandy beach.From Vagia take the road to the rural community Mesagros built at the foot of Aphaia with tradition in making pots.

On the way back to the town of Aegina will find the village near where there are two main attractions of the island, the monastery of St. Nektarios and the medieval capital of the island's Old Town.The all-white St. Nektarios Monastery built in 1904 - 10 th Pentapolis Metropolitan Nektarios.The old country was founded on a steep cliff where the 896 is the port town was raided by Saracens and pirates, frightened residents retreated to the hinterland.

Shortly before Agia Marina is built on the Temple of Athena Aphaia through the pine trees overlooking the vast blue sea.It is in very good condition. Saved 24 of 34 in total columns of the temple.Built in 480 BCafter the Battle of Salamis.When the clean air you can see the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion and the Acropolis of Athens.They say that the three temples form an equilateral triangle (the triangle of ancient temple).

The southwestern tip of the island is the traditional fishing village of Partridge known for its fresh fish.From Partridge visitors can pass across the small uninhabited island of Moni.

In the island of Moni you will enjoy a refreshing swim, the sand and enjoy the unique experience to see up close deer, peacocks and other protected species in the region. Finally, visitors who leaves the island must remember to buy the famous and delicious pistachio and many other traditional products based on peanut.

AEGINA -  AFEA HOTEL IN AGIA MARINA