Skliri Beach at Skala
Exploring Agkistri Sailing Holidays area
Skliri is a newly-built tourist area with modern hotels and restaurants, built amphitheatrically, within pine woods, with a wonderfull view to the Saronic Gulf, Aegina and crystal clear, emerald waters.
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The harbor of Aegina, being close to Athens, is always crowded - especially at weekends. Yachts moor stern / bow-to using their anchors either on the North quay, where there are depths of 2.
Skala is the second port in Agistri, along with Milos. Îœooring in Skala`s port is recommended for smaller boats, because it is quite shallow and has reefs right in front of the port`s entrance.
Aegina Harbour, being close to Athens, is always crowded - especially during weekends. Yachts moor stern/bow-to using their anchors either on the north quay, where there are depths of 2.
As Poros town is built on a small peninsula surrounded by quays, along the south and northwest sides, the harbour provides excellent shelter all year round. The closest airport to Poros island is the International Airport of Athens (IATA: ATH) and from the airport or the city centre, visitors can go to the port of Piraeus and take the ferry to Poros.
Saint Nektarios (1846–1920) Metropolitan of Pentapolis and Wonderworker of Aegina, was officially recognised as a Saint by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in 1961. His Feast Day is celebrated every year on 9 November.
The Temple of Aphaia is considered to be one of the architectural wonders of ancient Greece. The architecture of the temple is in the Doric style but an influence of the Ionic culture is prominently seen as well.
The Avra beach is the closest beach to the port of Aegina town. It is located in front of the archeological site of Kolona and at walking distance from the ferries.
This small beach situated at the north side of Aegina town, before the Kolona archaeological site and the archaeological museum. Next to the beach there is a row of tavernas that offer tables with the view on the sea, for moderate price.
Marathonas is 4 Klm far from the harbour of Aegina. It is a tourist resort with a well organized beach.
East from Souvala, the coastal road continues and after about 4 kilometers, it reaches Vagia which is a small picturesque tourist resort. The village is much smaller than Souvala and it has a s mall picturesque harbour.
Aeginitissa is 2 kilometers from Perdika and it has a fully-organised beach with snack-bars, umbrellas for the sun, music and rackets. Its rich vegetation goes all the way up and the blue crystal water of the sea is impressive.
Agia Marina is a well known and a favorite summer destination for Greek and foreign tourists. It has a big sandy beach, well organized with water sports available and the waters are not very deep.
Perdika is an old traditional settlement, build around the port. In the old times its townfolks were occupied exclusively with fishing.
Portes is a remote fishing village with a few houses and a very picturesque tavern. It has a beautiful pebbly beach and a small picturesque harbour for the boats in the area.
The island of Moni is opposite of Perdika, 8 minutes by boat. There are no inhabitants, but only deers, wild goats and peacocks that come close to you, in order to feed them.
At a 5 minutes walking distance from the port of Aegina town you will find the Panagitsa beach. The beach has been named after the Panagitsa church on the boulevard.
Vagiona is a beautiful bay in the north part of Poros, near the village of Agios Nektarios. There is a road that leading you to the beach after some kilometers to the north of the village.
Askeli is a wonderful beach, quite long with deep yellow sand and silky blue waters . There are bars, taverns, even a court for beach volley is there to please even the most demanding visitor.
Kanali is located after a small bridge and it is only 5 minutes from the center of the town of Poros. It is a beautiful and organized sandy beach with taverns over the sea with a wonderful view.
Neorio is located at the east side of the island, next to Vidi. It is the most picturesque place of Poros, full of pine trees reaching down to the beaches.
The Sandy pebbled Beach of Klima is located on the south side of the island, next to the bay of Klidi. During the week, it is a quiet beach but during the weekends it can be quite busy as the bay is a popular anchor bay.
On the south part of Aegina island, you will find Sarpa Beach. A wide sandy beach with sun-beds and umbrellas, a volley field and small cantina that serves drinks and food.
Prosinemo beach is situated on the north side of the island, next to Kamares beach. An organised beach with sunbeds and umbrellas's and a cantina.
Kamares beach is situated on the north side of the island, next to Prosinemo beach. An organized beach with sun-beds and umbrellas.
At Skala, with its imposing, white-washed Church of Agioi Anargyroi, there is a large sandy beach, with golden sand and crystal clea, shallow waters. Most people gather at its beach with various amenities and facilities, just 100m.
Further on a narrow path, through a dream-like walk in the pine woods, we reach -500mm. after- a natural emerald bay, with big pebbles and crystasl clear waters; the enchanting Chalkiada.
Roughly in the middle of this journey, through a detour, the road takes us to the picturesque, beach of Dragonera. The beach consists of Small and Big Dragonera.
Mareza is a rocky beach, smothered in green, with deep, crysta-clear waters. Access is easy and by all means of transportation.
West of Limenaria, we reach an exotic area, where the pine trees embrace the beach of Aponissos. The unique combination of colors reminds you of exotic places, offering you a unique relaxation and calmness.
The beach Kanakia is a relatively removed beach and in order to approached passes from a splendid way in the forest with beautiful view. The beach has very beautiful sea, clean waters and a very beautiful natural environment.
It is a narrow cave,47 m deep with ten little chambers. The view of the Saronic Gulf from the cave is amazing.