Sarpa Beach at Perdika
Exploring Aigina Sailing Holidays area
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. The view from the beach to Moni island, Methana and the Peloponnese are fantastic and change every hour. In the summer weekends, the beach is very popular and can be very crowded. During the week the atmosphere on the beach is relaxed and quiet. No loud music, but nice subtle music. If bring your snorkel gear and swim 300 meters from the beach close to the rocks you will see lots of fishes.
Navigational Aids
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.
Bavaria 32 Economy
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.
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.
Kamares beach is situated on the north side of the island, next to Prosinemo beach. An organized beach with sun-beds and umbrellas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perdika is an old traditional settlement, build around the port. In the old times its townfolks were occupied exclusively with fishing.
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.
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.
