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Destination · Athens

Aegina Island Day-Trip

The closest Saronic island — pistachios, a fine Doric temple and easy beaches, ~40–75 min from Piraeus.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Anyone here to unwind
  • Nature lovers
  • Photographers
Depends
  • If you've only got a day
  • History & culture buffs
Not for

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Worth it for travellers on a budget, families with kids and couples.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The closest Saronic island — a fast 40-minute hydrofoil — makes it the low-friction island fix with sandy, swimmable beaches.
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The well-preserved Doric Temple of Aphaia and the famous pistachios give the day some substance.
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It's the least 'wow' of the Saronic islands and the port town is workaday, so postcard-Greece chasers wish they'd pushed on to Hydra.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With kids

    Sandy beaches and a short ferry make it the easiest island day with children.

  • Multigenerational

    Close, cheap and low-effort with a real beach — a relaxed family-friendly escape.

  • As a couple

    Pleasant and easy, but pick Hydra if you want atmosphere over convenience.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Ferry ~€15–30 return
Time
Half to full day (6–9 hours)
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Half to full day; take an early hydrofoil for beach time.
Getting there
~40 min by hydrofoil or ~75 min by car ferry from Piraeus (~€15–30 return).
Booking
Walk-on ferries usually fine outside peak weekends.
Alternatives

If it's not your thing, try

More atmospheric and car-free if you want scenery over convenience.See Aegina plus Hydra and Poros in one guided day.
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  • Aegina is the nearest Saronic island, ~40 min by hydrofoil or ~75 min by car ferry from Piraeus.
  • Famous for pistachios and the well-preserved Doric Temple of Aphaia.
  • Has sandy, swimmable beaches, unlike rocky Hydra.
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