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AEGINAGREECE.COM, The Aegina Ultimate Internet Guide, introduces you to the magic of The Island of Aegina in Greece. It contains a wealth of up to date information about Aegina Island and what makes it the perfect holiday destination and a fantastic place to live! Discover Aegina island, the Greek island that is still Greek and not spoiled by mass tourism. Located at only a 40 minute "Flying Dolphin" distance from Piraeus, the big harbour of Athens. <br>
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The island of Aegina has became a popular destination for travellers who are looking for a Greek island that is not spoiled by mass tourism. Aegina island is special, this has been proven by the amount of visitors who visit this lovely Greek island in the Saronic Gulf year after year.<br>
Als for people who are looking for a place to live abroad, Aegina island could be a perfect destination. Houses are still affordable and the climate on the island is ideal. Also the location of the island is a advantage to other Greek islands. Check out our <a href="http://www.frameset/realestate/housesforsale.htm">houses for sale</a> section on aeginagreece.com. This section is updated regulary.
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Here follows a small introduction to the Aegina:
Like many other Greek islands, the capital Aegina takes its name from the name of the island itself and is situated on the Western Side of the Island.
Aegina town with its population of just over 6,000 is a thriving working port and is in fact, the second largest in Greece after Piraeus.
On approaching Aegina town by sea, the first sight people see is that of the small and picturesque church of Aghios Nikolaos which sits on a jetty on the waterfront. The harbour was built by Capodistrias using the stones from the
ruins of Kolona.
At the edge of the town stand several classical mansions, along with a number of buildings constructed after the liberation of Greece in 1828. To the left of the port is the hill of Kolona, upon which are the remains of the temple of Apollo which, after being struck by lightening, now amounts to only a single column.
The best way to see Aegina town is perhaps to wander through the back streets during the day where you will see unique buildings, such as the tower of Markellos, which was occupied by the Governing Committee of Greece during its reign as the Capital. You will also notice an array of colourful flowers in the small courtyards of many of the resident's houses.
If you want to travel a little out of the town; about 3 kms from the town in the village of Livadi is the "House of Kazantzakis" where the famous Greek author lived for many years between the two World wars. It was here that he wrote his most famous novel: "Zorba the Greek".
There is also an Archeological Museum in the town which contains artifacts from the Island's history. The opening hours vary, but the Museum can be contacted by phone on (+30) 22970 22637.
After this, you may feel like taking a break for a Greek coffee and baklava or kataifi at one of the Tavernas on the waterfront. It is possible to while away many hours there whilst watching the boats unload the fruit and vegetables brought in from the Peloponnese.
In the evening, these same Tavernas serve a wide array of Greek dishes, and for an Ouzo (or two !), the local Ouzeri/Cafenion takes some beating - simply relax with an Ouzo and take in one of the most spectacular sunsets in the whole of Greece.
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