Aegina is an island in the middle of the Saronic Gulf at 16 miles from Piraeus. Generally, it is a flat island with a number of low mountains.
It is 83 km² in size, and the total coast length is 57 km. The capital and main port is Aegina city. There are daily connections by ferryboat, catamaran, flying dolphin with Piraeus, but with other Saronic islands and Peloponnese (Nafplion, Methana, Ermioni, Tolo, Monemvassia).
Other smaller ports are Agia Marina, Perdika, and Souvala. Aegina is an island with a rich history. Small boats leave from the fishing port of Perdika for the picturesque islands of Angistri and Moni; ideal places to enjoy absolute peace and unspoilt nature.
The island also has a lot to offer in the form of sandy beaches, beautiful fishing villages, and a richly varied landscape. Aegina is well developed in terms of tourism and is mainly visited by Greeks from Athens and the surrounding area.
According to mythology, Aegina is named after the daughter of Asopos, who was abducted by Zeus. God brought her to a deserted island and fathered a son, Aiakos, who later became one of the three underworld judges. According to archaeological evidence, Aegina has been inhabited since the Neolithic period, and the island is considered the birthplace of Aristophanes.
