Aegina
This enchanting remote hillside is dotted with the remains of a Byzantine village. More than 30 surviving churches punctuate the rocky heights of the…
Must-see attractions in Saronic Gulf Islands
Aegina
The well-preserved remains of this impressive temple stand proudly on a pine-covered hill with far-reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. Built in 480 BC,…
Kimisis Tis Theotokou Cathedral
Hydra Town
Within the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, this lovely cathedral dates from the 17th century and has a Tinian-marble bell tower. Its…
Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion
Hydra Town
Hydra’s star cultural attraction is this handsome ochre-coloured arhontiko (stone mansion) high above the harbour. It was the home of one of the major…
Hydra Town
Deste Foundation hosts an annual Hydra exhibit at the small former slaughterhouse on the sea.
Saronic Gulf Islands
There's very little left of this 6th-century temple. Once it was a magnificent building giving sanctuary to fugitives and wrecked sailors, but in the 18th…
Saronic Gulf Islands
The mansion of Spetses’ famous daughter, the 19th-century seagoing commander Laskarina Bouboulina, has been converted into a museum. Entry is via 40…
Aegina
Northwest of the port, ruined walls, cisterns and broken pillars in honey-coloured stone are lorded over by a solitary surviving column. It’s all that’s…
Aegina
The home and studio of acclaimed sculptor Christos Capralos (1909–93), on the coast near Livadi, 1.5km north of Aegina Town, has been made into a museum…
Saronic Gulf Islands
Small, fascinating collections are housed in the old mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis (1754–1844), a shipowner who became the island’s first governor. They…
Historical Archives Museum of Hydra
Hydra Town
This fine harbourfront museum houses an extensive collection of portraits and naval artefacts, with an emphasis on the island’s role in the War of…
Saronic Gulf Islands
The 18th-century 'Monastery of the Life-giving Spring', well signposted 4km east of Poros Town, has a beautiful gilded iconostasis (a screen bearing icons…
Archaeological Museum of Poros
Saronic Gulf Islands
This small museum on the waterfront shows a beautiful collection of classic Greek sculpture from the area.
Saronic Gulf Islands
This bright and cheerful local gallery shows artists from around Greece.
Aegina
This imposing 17th-century monastery is in a remote central part of Aegina and is surrounded by high walls built by the monks to ward off pirates. At one…
Aegina
This large modern monastery in central Aegina marks the turn-off for the road to Paleohora Byzantine village and churches.
Hydra Town
Housed in the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, the Ecclesiastical Museum contains a collection of icons.
Aegina
This temple ruin sits on top of the mountain Ellanio Oros (532m) in the south of central Aegina.
Aegina
Peruse historical clothing, housewares and artwork recreating the mood of old-time island life.
