Agistri is
only 55 minutes
from Piraeus
port
and is
the best
option
for whoever
wants
to have
relaxing
vacations
near
Athens
or for
whoever
wants
to escape
for the
weekends
in a
near
idyllic destination.
It is a small
heaven on earth
situated at the
Saronic Gulf,
smothered in
plants and trees,
with pine trees "touching" its
crystal blue
waters. The island's
four communities
(Megalochori
- Skala - Limenaria
- Metochi) are
ideal for wonderful
summer holidays
and for relaxing,
calm weekends.
Agistri is the third greenest island in Greece,
as 80% of its
groundis covered
by trees.
In Agistri you
will come across verdurous pine woods, sandy beaches,
crystal-clear waters, traditional colors, quietude,
peacefulness
and yet an intense nightlife according to the
visitor's preference.
The general image
with this island presents is completely different
to the one presented by other islands which are
overwhelmed with
mass tourism.
Perhaps is one of the last few
romantic destinations
in Greece. Agistri
has many beautiful hotels and studios or rooms
to let, ideal for family
holidays. Gradually
it also attracted many artists who draw inspiration
from this island.
Agistri has two natural ports
which are approached
by boats: the port of Skala and
the port of Megalochori.
Ferry boats from Piraeus dock
at Skala and
flying dolphins
at Megalochori,
whereas both
ports are linked
to Aegina all
year round, with
sea taxis or
local shippiing
schedules.
Megalochori, also known as "Mylos",
is situated to
the west of Skala
and is the Administrative
capital of the
island. The community's headquarters are situated
in Megalochori.
At
Skala and Megalochori
there are
numerous
tourist shops,
hotels, rooms
and apartments
to let, tavernas,
coffe shops
and bars.
At Agistri you
will also find
super-markets,
bakeries, food
shops, retail
shops, a bank,
a pharmacy and
a regional health
center affiliated
to the Tzaneio
hospital in Piraeus.
Entertainment
includes an open
air cinema, sea
sports, various
bars and clubs,
where you can enjoy yourselves until the morning.
To tour around
the island there
are shops where
you can rent
bicycles and motorbikes. For your transportation
to various locations on the island, there are
taxies, busus or even the tourist train.
Agencies, the police, the port
police, the community
and even the islanders themselves are willing
to assist you in whatever you may need during
your stay on the island.
All
mentioned above, the hospitality of the islanders,
the calmness, the natural beauty, fine tourism infrastructure
and crystal-clean seas compensate the
island's visitors, who become connected to it,
in a strange way, so that they may continue visiting
in the future the island which they have loved
so much. |