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AEGINA TOWN
Aigina is located 17,5 nautical miles from Piraeus. It's 83 sq.km (32 sq. miles). It's a rather big island. Because of the small distance from Piraeus, many people who live in Athens go to Aigina for their weekend. The narrow paths, the cute little houses and the small shops, give Aegina its special character.
The isle of Aegina comprises a series of volcanic heights in the center and the south which culminate in mount Zeus (alt. 532 m - 1745 ft.), now known as mount Profitis Ilias; each pyramidal silhouette, formaly crowned by a temple to Zeus, acted as a landmark for sailors. To the north and west the island consists of a coastal plain and low hills covered by plantations of pistachio nuts, almonds and olives and a few vineyards.
Aegina town and the capital of the island is really separate. It combines the nobility atmosphere, with the imposing neoclassic buildings which remind to everyone that they are found in the first capital of the newer Greek State and the traditional identity of the Saronic island.
The harbor is found to the west side of the island. As the ship approach the port you’ll see the little white painted church of Saint Nicolas.
Át length of the coastal street you will see the neoclassic buildings, which are accomodate cafeterias, restaurants and public services. There is something in good saved architecture style that denote the glamour of the past.
During your walk to the town you’ll see the residences of the politicians that they used to live in the island, such as the house of Charilaos Trikoupis and the government house of Kapodistias.
Also, you’ll see the church of Saint Dionysios that there were swear the first government.
For yachts Aegina town provides an excellent shelter with fuel station and water on quay, as well a great night life.
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