by Arietta | Jul 11, 2022 | Aegina, Hotel
There’s a popular Greek song composed by acclaimed composer Mikis Theodorakis and based on a poem by Costas Varnalis, that refers to the summers the poet used to spent on Aegina island in the ‘70s and the carefree, good times he enjoyed there in the company of his...
by Arietta | Jul 8, 2022 | Aegina, Art & Culture
The beloved, and easily accessible from Piraeus port, island of Aegina is a popular destination for many reasons. Its lovely capital town has a characteristic neoclassical architectural style, its fishing villages are picturesque and have sandy, warm waters and its...
by Arietta | Jul 8, 2022 | Aegina, Art & Culture
Visiting a museum dedicated to the popular traditions of an area and the way of everyday life of its people, always offers the chance of a deeper insight and a better understanding of this particular land. The Historical and Folklore museum of the beautiful island of...
by Arietta | Jun 24, 2022 | Aegina, Food & Drink
Visiting Aegina without trying its signature product, the famous all over Greece Aegenitian pistachio, is inevitable. There’s no better or healthier snack than a bag of roasted pistachios when you arrive at the port or when you relax at one of the sandy beaches and...
by Arietta | Jun 8, 2022 | Aegina, Art & Culture
As ships and sailing boats reach the vivid port of Aegina, with the elegant neoclassical houses stretching behind the calm waters and the colourful fishing boats, the imposing ruins and a sole column of the ancient Temple of Apollo welcome the island’s visitors....
by Arietta | Apr 15, 2022 | Aegina, Food & Drink
For both Greeks and visitors of their country, a visit to a Greek island is closely linked to dining on fresh fish and drinking ouzo. Especially when visiting an island whose fish market holds a central location and there are so many fishing boats returning in its...
