Must-see attractions in Saronic Gulf Islands

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    Paleohora

    Aegina

    This enchanting remote hillside is dotted with the remains of a Byzantine village. More than 30 surviving churches punctuate the rocky heights of the…

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    Temple of Aphaia

    Aegina

    The well-preserved remains of this impressive temple stand proudly on a pine-covered hill with far-reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. Built in 480 BC,…

  • Kimisis Tis Theotokou Cathedral

    Hydra Town

    Within the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, this lovely cathedral dates from the 17th century and has a Tinian-marble bell tower. Its…

  • Lazaros Koundouriotis Historical Mansion

    Hydra Town

    Hydra’s star cultural attraction is this handsome ochre-coloured arhontiko (stone mansion) high above the harbour. It was the home of one of the major…

  • Deste Foundation

    Hydra Town

    Deste Foundation hosts an annual Hydra exhibit at the small former slaughterhouse on the sea.

  • Temple of Poseidon

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    There's very little left of this 6th-century temple. Once it was a magnificent building giving sanctuary to fugitives and wrecked sailors, but in the 18th…

  • Bouboulina’s Museum

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    The mansion of Spetses’ famous daughter, the 19th-century seagoing commander Laskarina Bouboulina, has been converted into a museum. Entry is via 40…

  • Temple of Apollo

    Aegina

    Northwest of the port, ruined walls, cisterns and broken pillars in honey-coloured stone are lorded over by a solitary surviving column. It’s all that’s…

  • Christos Capralos Museum

    Aegina

    The home and studio of acclaimed sculptor Christos Capralos (1909–93), on the coast near Livadi, 1.5km north of Aegina Town, has been made into a museum…

  • Spetses Museum

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    Small, fascinating collections are housed in the old mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis (1754–1844), a shipowner who became the island’s first governor. They…

  • Historical Archives Museum of Hydra

    Hydra Town

    This fine harbourfront museum houses an extensive collection of portraits and naval artefacts, with an emphasis on the island’s role in the War of…

  • Moni Zoödohou Pigis

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    The 18th-century 'Monastery of the Life-giving Spring', well signposted 4km east of Poros Town, has a beautiful gilded iconostasis (a screen bearing icons…

  • Archaeological Museum of Poros

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    This small museum on the waterfront shows a beautiful collection of classic Greek sculpture from the area.

  • Citronne

    Saronic Gulf Islands

    This bright and cheerful local gallery shows artists from around Greece.

  • Moni Hrysoleontissas

    Aegina

    This imposing 17th-century monastery is in a remote central part of Aegina and is surrounded by high walls built by the monks to ward off pirates. At one…

  • Moni Agiou Nektariou

    Aegina

    This large modern monastery in central Aegina marks the turn-off for the road to Paleohora Byzantine village and churches.

  • Ecclesiastical Museum

    Hydra Town

    Housed in the peaceful monastery complex on the harbour, the Ecclesiastical Museum contains a collection of icons.

  • Temple of Ellanios Zeus

    Aegina

    This temple ruin sits on top of the mountain Ellanio Oros (532m) in the south of central Aegina.

  • Folklore Museum

    Aegina

    Peruse historical clothing, housewares and artwork recreating the mood of old-time island life.

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