Church and monastery of Agios Nektarios One of the most visited sites on Aegina is the church of Agios Nektarios and the monastery of Agia Triada. Saint Nektarios of Aegina (1846-1920), is one of the most widely known Greek Orthodox Saints. Agios Nektarios was known as a great miracle worker. Further reading

Monastery of Chrysoleonitissa One of Aegina's best-kept secrets is this beautiful early 17th-century monastery which sits off in the hills of central Aegina, inhabited by only nine nuns and quite a few animals. You can reach it by foot or car by heading along the road which starts opposite Agios Nektarios. Further reading

Paleachora/ Palaiachora Aegina's version of Mystras Located on a steep hill adjacent to the church and monastery of Agios Nektarios, it was the islands capital from the 9th century until the early 19th century AD). The setting itself is magnificent, especially in spring. Further reading

Monastery of Agios Minas This monastery lies south-west of the Afea Temple, on a beautiful spot surrounded by pine trees. It is a women's monastery since 1956. The monastery impresses the visitor with the nun's industriousness, its organisation but also the spirituality which is obvious during the mass with the melodic voices of the nuns who chant and every other church gathering.

Faneromeni church At a 15 minutes walk from the port of Aegina town, there is a small underground church dating from the 13th century. The icon of the Virgin in the second chapel, was found in the cave behind the alter. The underground church is locked and only open for visitors on certain times.

Omorfi Eklisia Omorfi eklesia, the "beautiful church", is a tiny 13th century chapel, its interiour completely covered with frescoes. Located just outside Aegina town, in the area of Asomati. The church is kept locked, if you want to visit contact the archeological site of Kolona.

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