The first capital of Greece after the War of Independence. A splendid island with natural riches, Aegina has little trouble attracting visitors due to its proximity to Piraeus. Aegina wins instantly the heart of the visitors, and is ideal for pleasant long holidays and relaxing weekends. It has a population of 9,550 inhabitants. The town of Aegina is the capital and centre of the island. Aegina has an old tradition in pottery and ceramics, as the Aeginian clay is suitable for the fabrication of jugs. Even today the Aeginian jugs and jars are very popular. The island produces olives, grapes, figs, wine and the famous Aeginian pistachios.
Mansions, blue domes, picturesque alleys, horse-drawn carriages, small shops and a lively nightlife compose the island's impressive image. It combines entertainment in the town and its cosmopolitan resorts with calm vacations in its picturesque traditional villages. Fishing in the quiet rocky coastline, images of the sea, the sea gulls and a unique sunset capture the visitors' imagination. Aegina is an ideal resort for those who wish to rest and make authentic discoveries. It has a lot of beauties, idyllic sceneries with vineyards and pistachio groves, ancient temples, deserted settlements and intoxicating savours to offer to visitor eager to seek new experiences.
