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Aegina Island, Saronic Gulf, Greece, April 2001 |
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Aegina in the Saronic gulf between Athens and the Peloponnes, is an island with rich historical past that was the first capital of Greece in the last century.  The beautiful mountain countryside, low precipitation and a mild climate have made it a popular summer-resort of the residents of Athens. Since there are no large hotels and only some very small sand beaches, the number of foreign tourists holds itself within limits. Outside of the season it is not a problem to get accommodation without reservation. To recommend are Perdika, a small fishermen´s town at the southern tip of the island and the resort of Agia Marina at the eastern side. At the end of April Aegina however still is almost free from tourists. Since the people living here are dependent on good connections to the greek mainland, there are regular ferry and wing boat connections also in this time (if not on strike - then one is cut off!). In stormy conditions, the wing boats do not operate, as the passage can become very uncomfortable. Here are some images capturing the atmosphere of the island, without covering the multiple historical sites....
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