Aegina
Aegina is a Saronic Gulf island about 40 minutes by hydrofoil from Piraeus, known for the Temple of Aphaia and pistachio growing.
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Aegina is an island in Greece, in the Saronic Gulf and the Islands regional unit of Attica, about 27 km from Athens. Its main town and port, also called Aegina, sits at the northwest end of the island. Hydrofoil ferries from Piraeus take about 40 minutes, and the regular car ferry takes about an hour. The island was the temporary first capital of modern Greece from 1827 until 1829.
The best-known sight is the Temple of Aphaia, dating from about 490 BC and considered the oldest surviving temple in Greece. Pistachios are the crop most associated with the island, and Aegina pistachios have Protected Designation of Origin status. Many Athenians own second homes here, so summer is the busiest season. Plan a day for the temple, the town and a beach, or stay overnight to walk the marked paths at a slower pace.
Aegina in five
- Take the fast boat from Piraeus for a day tripFast boats cross in about 40 minutes and conventional ferries in roughly an hour or more. Book a seat on the return boat in summer, and check the last sailing before a long lunch.Piraeus
- Visit the Temple of Aphaia early or lateThe ancient temple stands on a pine-covered hill above the sea. Take the bus or a taxi from Aegina Town; check the site's current hours before you go, since they change by season.
- Rent a scooter or bike only if you rideTraffic is light, but hills and shared roads suit confident riders. Otherwise the local bus links the town with Agia Marina and Perdika, and taxis fill the gaps.
- Eat pistachios and seafood on the harborAegina is known for its pistachios, sold in the town's shops and used in sweets. Tavernas along the harbor serve fresh fish, so order by weight and ask the price first.
- Add Hydra or Agistri for a second dayWater taxis and ferries connect to nearby Agistri, and Hydra lies beyond. Check the summer timetable if you want to hop between them.Hydra
Need to know
- Getting there
- Fast boat from Piraeus about 40 minutes; ferry about 1 hour or more
- Getting around
- Local buses, taxis, scooters and bicycles; Aegina Town is walkable
- Best base
- Aegina Town for ferries and dinner; Perdika for a quiet fishing village
- Time needed
- A day trip covers the town and the temple; 1–2 nights is calmer
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh12°Low7°Cool, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh14°Low7°Cool, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Mild, wildflowersMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 46 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wildflowers
- AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Spring, EasterAprilClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, Easter
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh25°Low17°Warm, pistachioMayClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, pistachio
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh30°Low22°Warm, sea readyJuneClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, sea ready
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Good
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low24°Hot, weekends fullAugustClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, weekends full
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low16°Warm, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Mild, showersNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, showers
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh14°Low9°Cool, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Aegina Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Aegina
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 16°
- Humidity
- 78%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 98%
Aegina
10:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°15°98%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 17°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Tue19°15°55%Tuesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Wed18°15°10%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Thu15°11°20%Thursday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Fri13°10°5%Friday: Clear. High 13°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sat13°10°7%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 13°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 7%.
- Sun14°11°10%Sunday: Clear. High 14°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 10%.
Updated 06:40 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Jun–AugAthens Epidaurus FestivalAthens, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Hydraabout 1–1.5 hours by boat in seasonA car-free island of stone mansions and swimming off rocks.Read the guide
- Piraeus and Athensabout 40 minutes by fast boat plus the metroReturn to the mainland for the Acropolis or an evening in Athens.Read the guide
- Agistriabout 15–30 minutes by boatA pine-covered island with small beaches, close to Aegina.Read the guide
Before you go to Aegina
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Rules for Aegina, checked
- Greece is in the Schengen Area. Check entry requirements on the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (mfa.gr) before you fly.Source
- Confirm current border checks for non-EU visitors before you travel.
- Cover shoulders and knees at the monastery of Agios Nectarios and other working churches, as Orthodox custom asks.
- Check opening hours and tickets for ancient sites on culture.gr before you visit.Source
Plan around Aegina
Athens, the islands and the mainland
Read the guideSaronic Gulf IslandsAegina with Hydra, Poros and Spetses
Read the guideHydraA car-free island with stone mansions
Read the guidePiraeusThe port where Saronic ferries leave
Read the guideAthensAcropolis, museums and where to stay
Read the guideAegina FAQ
Is Aegina worth visiting from Athens?
Yes, as a half or full day. You get a classical temple, a pretty harbor and a swim, without a long ferry ride. Stay a night if you want empty streets in the early morning and evening.
How long does the ferry to Aegina take?
About 40 minutes by fast boat and around an hour or more by conventional ferry from Piraeus. Check the operators' schedules for your date, since services change by season.
Can you see Aegina in one day?
Yes: arrive by morning boat, visit the Temple of Aphaia, eat at the harbor and swim at Agia Marina or Perdika. The return boat leaves by early evening, so check the time.
What is Aegina famous for?
Pistachios, the Temple of Aphaia and a harbor of fish tavernas. It was also briefly Greece's first capital in the early 1800s, which explains its neoclassical buildings.
Aegina or Hydra: which is better for a day trip?
Aegina is closer, easier and cheaper, with a temple and beaches. Hydra is more scenic, car-free and further. Choose Aegina for a short trip and Hydra for a stay with an overnight.