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Destinations
OFFER FROM/TO ATHENS, ALIMOS MARINA
Period: September
(return to the base the evening before disembarkation, at 18:00 the latest)
Islands to visit
Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Aigina
POROS
Best Times: July - September.
Poros is a small island in Greece in the heart of the Saronic Gulf. Having Aegina and Agistri above it, Hydra and Spetses below it, and the coasts of the Peloponnese in arm's reach, its location is extremely convenient. Thanks to its proximity to Athens, it is a favorite destination for short trips from Athens among Greeks and tourists alike!
To help you organize an unforgettable trip, we have included in our travel guide the island's finest hotels and restaurants, the must-see landmarks, the best beaches, and the top things to do, as well as a collection of beautiful photos!
Poros island can be reached by ferry from Athens (Piraeus Port) but also, for island-hopping enthusiasts, from Hydra, Spetses, and Aegina. At the same time, it can be accessed via the port of Galatas in the Peloponnese.
Spetzes
Best Times: July - September.
Spetses is the furthest from Athens of the islands of the Argosaronic Gulf, and constitutes a popular holiday appendage. There are many Greeks who escape here whenever they can, and I don't see how anyone can blame them. While not one of the must-see places during a holiday in Greece, it is certainly one of the most hospitable, and one of the most popular among locals. It is certainly not one of the cheapest, because together with the nearby town of Porti Heli, it is one of the rivieras most loved by the Greek upper class. Better to plan a few days outside the weekend, when Spetses fills up like an egg, and everything flows at double speed. The beaches are of good quality, and mostly pebbles and coarse sand. With a little resourcefulness you will be able to discover deserted and breathtaking coves, especially on the side of the island opposite Spteses city.
Aigina
Best Times: July - September.
Uncompromising Greek habits and customs. And the few tourists take advantage of it!
Aegina, or Aegina, is the most different of the islands of the Argo Saronic Gulf, being the closest to the mainland, and the least touristy. It lives on agriculture, is famous for pistachios and suffers much less from the invasion of weekend holidaymakers which is so typical of this archipelago. The inhabitants are 10 thousand, which helps to understand that Aegina can be categorized more as yet another neighborhood of the capital than anything else. But let no one say it too loudly.