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Agistri, the
smallest inhabited island in the Argosaronic group, is situated to the west
of the port of Aegina, a 30-minute ferry ride from Aegina Town. Historically,
Agistri was the theatre of a big naval battle between the Athenians and the
Corinthians, while Homer refers to it as fighting on the side of Aegina
during the Trojan War. Archaeology finds evidence that the isle was
inhabited 2,500 years ago.
Ideal for enjoying nature, solitude and relaxing pursuits, this pine-covered
island has four small settlements; the port village of Skala, with a
beautiful sandy beach where the hotels and taverns are concentrated, the
picturesque village of Limenaria, the mountain village of Metohi, and the
capital Milos, a port village with traditional island houses and a small
marina for boats. Each has a sprinkling of tavernas serving excellent local
delicacies, a few shops and small hotels. Nightlife is pretty low-key with a
couple of discos and a handful of bars. Green and still unspoilt, with lots
of first-rate beaches and secluded coves, Agistri offers the antidote to the
stress of city life.
There are direct ferry connections from the port of Piraeus and a small
inter-island ferry from Aegina docking at both Scala and Milos. |