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| - | + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aigina Aegina] (Αίγινα) is an island in the middle of the Saronic Gulf. Because it is only about 15 nM from the coast of Athens it is visited very frequently by Athenian yachts and its main harbour can be rather crowded, especially at weekends. Nevertheless, it is an attractive island to visit, especially early or late season, and there are several interesting ancient and historic sites to visit around the island. Most yachts berth at the main harbour, Aegina harbour, or alternatively at the small fishing harbour of Perdikas at the SW corner of the island. Shelter is good in both in most conditions, although strong S or SW winds make Aegina harbour uncomfortable and Perdikas potentially dangerous. | |
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* Coast Guard - VHF 12 | * Coast Guard - VHF 12 | ||
* Weather - VHF channel 86 | * Weather - VHF channel 86 | ||
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| - | + | The approaches to are straightforward, although the approach from S passes through the channel of Steno Metopi, where the depths shoal to little over 8.0 metres and there can be rough seas in strong winds from NW or S. Closer in, there are shoal patches on either side of the entrance to Aegina harbour, marked with red conical buoys. Several fast ferries use the harbour and enter and exit at speed and caution is advised on entry. | |
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| - | + | {{Poi |lat=37.74435|lon=23.42649 | type= berth |name= Aegina Harbour |zoom= 17 | |
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| - | + | |imagetext= Chart of Aigina Harbor | |
| - | The harbor of Aegina being close to Athens, is always crowded especially | + | | text= The harbor of Aegina, being close to Athens, is always crowded - especially at weekends. Yachts moor stern/bow-to using their anchors either on the N quay, where there are depths of 2.0 – 2.5 metres, or on the S quay, where there are depths at the W end of 5.0 – 6.0 metres but little more than a metre at the E end near the slipway. A yacht should keep well off the quay in either spot, since the ferries cause quite a wash on entry. Outside the harbour is a small marina, Aegina Marina, protected by a long detached breakwater, where yachts berth on long pontoons. However, this is usually filled with local yachts on permanent moorings and there is little space for visitors.}} |
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| - | ===== | + | {{Poi |37|41.4|N|23|27.1|E| | type= berth |name= Perdikas Harbour |altname= Πέρδικας |zoom= 16 |
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| - | + | | imagetext= Chart of Perdikas | |
| - | + | | text= The small harbour of Perdikas lies on the SW coast of the island, 3.5 miles SSE of Aegina harbour. The harbour offers reasonable shelter in settled weather, but is open W and strong winds from that direction make it untenable. Yachts moor stern/bows-to using their anchors wherever there is space, taking lines to one of the two stone jetties. Depths are variable from 2.0 to 3.0 metres, but less in areas of ballasting. | |
| - | + | You can find good fish at ''Nontas''. }} | |
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| - | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | |
| + | * Aegina Marina | ||
| + | * Yacht Club of Aegina. | ||
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| - | + | {{Poi |37|41.4|N|23|27.1|E| | type= anchorage |name= Perdikas Harbour |altname= Πέρδικας |zoom= 16 | |
| - | { | + | | text= You can anchor off in the harbour in 5.0 – 6.0 metres. The holding is good in mud and sand.}} |
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| - | ===== | + | {{Poi | type= anchorage |lat=37.67887|lon=23.4685|zoom=16 | name= ENE of Perdikas |
| - | + | | text= Offers reasonable shelter from N and SE winds. }} | |
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| - | | | + | {{Poi |37|44.5|N|23|32.24|E| | type= anchorage |name= Agia Marina |text= Protected from North and West.}} |
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| - | + | |Water| [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]]: on the N & S quays (few outlets) | |
| - | + | |Electricity| [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]]: on the N & S quays (few outlets) | |
| - | : N/A (Not Available) | + | |Toilets| N/A (Not Available) |
| - | + | |Showers| N/A | |
| - | + | |Laundry| In the harbour of [[#Aegina_Harbor|Aegina Harbor]] | |
| - | + | |Garbage| There are bins around the harbours and in several anchorages | |
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| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | + | |Fuel| [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]]: available by mini tanker on the quay | |
| - | [[ | + | |Bottled gas| [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]]: ''Camping Gaz'' in the supermarket |
| - | + | |Chandlers| None | |
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| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | + | |Repairs| N/A | |
| - | + | |Internet| In Internet cafés | |
| - | + | |Mobile connectivity| Good signal | |
| + | |Vehicle rentals| [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]]: near the harbour | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | === | + | {{mark | name = [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]] | type= provisions | |text=There is a good supermarket and several provisions stores.}} |
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| - | == | + | ==Eating out== |
| - | + | [[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]] | |
| + | : Many restaurants around the harbour. | ||
| + | [[#Perdikas Harbour|Perdikas Harbour]] | ||
| + | : {{mark |name= Nontas | type= eatingout | lat=37.69046|lon=23.45444|zoom=17 |text=Restaurant where one can find good fish.}} | ||
| - | == | + | ==Transportation== |
| - | + | There are daily ferries and hydrofoils to the mainland. | |
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| - | === | + | ==Tourism== |
| - | + | ====History==== | |
| + | Aegina has been prominent since Homeric times. | ||
| - | === | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
| - | + | A visit to the 5th century BC Doric [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Aphaea Temple of Aphaia], located on the NE side of the island, is a must. Impressively sited on top of a bluff, there are views as far as Cape Sounion. Between the temple and Aegina harbour, a worthwhile diversion is to the sumptuous, domed monastery church of Agios Nektariou, built to commemorate a 20th century hermit monk with claimed miraculous healing powers, Anastasios Kefalas. The ruins of the old chora, Palaeochora, sited on top of a mountain with spectacular all-round views of the coast, are also worth clambering up to. Most of its churches are still consecrated, with icons inside, although the houses of those who worshipped there are long gone. For wildlife enthusiasts, the Hellenic Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where injured (sadly, mostly shot) birds of prey are sent from all over Greece for rehabilitation, is a major attraction. In its cages can usually be seen some wonderful specimens of griffon vultures, golden eagles, pelicans, honey buzzards, Bonelli’s eagles and eagle owls. The Centre is run by Iannis, a charming bearded Greek who takes his duties very seriously. | |
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| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
| + | * {{wikipedia|Temple_of_Aphaea|Temple of Aphaia}} | ||
| + | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[Greece#References_&_Publications|Greece]]''. | |
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| + | * July 1997 ([[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]], [[#Perdikas Harbour|Perdikas Harbour]]) {{Istioploos2}} | ||
| + | * July 2006 ([[#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]], [[#Perdikas Harbour|Perdikas Harbour]]) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Atheneoflymington]] 14:45, 10 September 2011 (BST) | ||
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Aegina (Αίγινα) is an island in the middle of the Saronic Gulf. Because it is only about 15 nM from the coast of Athens it is visited very frequently by Athenian yachts and its main harbour can be rather crowded, especially at weekends. Nevertheless, it is an attractive island to visit, especially early or late season, and there are several interesting ancient and historic sites to visit around the island. Most yachts berth at the main harbour, Aegina harbour, or alternatively at the small fishing harbour of Perdikas at the SW corner of the island. Shelter is good in both in most conditions, although strong S or SW winds make Aegina harbour uncomfortable and Perdikas potentially dangerous.
Charts
- BA
- 1657 Saronikós Kólpos
- Imray-Tetra
- G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
- NIMA
- 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
- Greek
- 413 Saronikos Kolpos
Weather
See Aegean Sea.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Islands
Communication
- Coast Guard - VHF 12
- Weather - VHF channel 86
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The approaches to are straightforward, although the approach from S passes through the channel of Steno Metopi, where the depths shoal to little over 8.0 metres and there can be rough seas in strong winds from NW or S. Closer in, there are shoal patches on either side of the entrance to Aegina harbour, marked with red conical buoys. Several fast ferries use the harbour and enter and exit at speed and caution is advised on entry.
Berthing
Ports
Aegina Harbour
The harbor of Aegina, being close to Athens, is always crowded - especially at weekends. Yachts moor stern/bow-to using their anchors either on the N quay, where there are depths of 2.0 – 2.5 metres, or on the S quay, where there are depths at the W end of 5.0 – 6.0 metres but little more than a metre at the E end near the slipway. A yacht should keep well off the quay in either spot, since the ferries cause quite a wash on entry. Outside the harbour is a small marina, Aegina Marina, protected by a long detached breakwater, where yachts berth on long pontoons. However, this is usually filled with local yachts on permanent moorings and there is little space for visitors.
Perdikas Harbour
The small harbour of Perdikas lies on the SW coast of the island, 3.5 miles SSE of Aegina harbour. The harbour offers reasonable shelter in settled weather, but is open W and strong winds from that direction make it untenable. Yachts moor stern/bows-to using their anchors wherever there is space, taking lines to one of the two stone jetties. Depths are variable from 2.0 to 3.0 metres, but less in areas of ballasting.
You can find good fish at Nontas.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Aegina Marina
- Yacht Club of Aegina.
Anchorages
Perdikas Harbour
You can anchor off in the harbour in 5.0 – 6.0 metres. The holding is good in mud and sand.
ENE of Perdikas
Offers reasonable shelter from N and SE winds.
Agia Marina
Protected from North and West.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | Aegina Harbour: on the N & S quays (few outlets) |
| Electricity | Aegina Harbour: on the N & S quays (few outlets) |
| Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | In the harbour of Aegina Harbor |
| Garbage | There are bins around the harbours and in several anchorages |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Aegina Harbour: available by mini tanker on the quay |
| Bottled gas | Aegina Harbour: Camping Gaz in the supermarket |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | In Internet cafés |
| Mobile connectivity | Good signal |
| Vehicle rentals | Aegina Harbour: near the harbour |
Provisioning
Aegina Harbour [[Aegina#Aegina Harbour|Aegina Harbour]] There is a good supermarket and several provisions stores.
Eating out
- Many restaurants around the harbour.
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Nontas [[Aegina#Nontas|Nontas]] 37°41.428'N, 023°27.266'E Restaurant where one can find good fish.
Transportation
There are daily ferries and hydrofoils to the mainland.
Tourism
History
Aegina has been prominent since Homeric times.
Places to Visit
A visit to the 5th century BC Doric Temple of Aphaia, located on the NE side of the island, is a must. Impressively sited on top of a bluff, there are views as far as Cape Sounion. Between the temple and Aegina harbour, a worthwhile diversion is to the sumptuous, domed monastery church of Agios Nektariou, built to commemorate a 20th century hermit monk with claimed miraculous healing powers, Anastasios Kefalas. The ruins of the old chora, Palaeochora, sited on top of a mountain with spectacular all-round views of the coast, are also worth clambering up to. Most of its churches are still consecrated, with icons inside, although the houses of those who worshipped there are long gone. For wildlife enthusiasts, the Hellenic Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, where injured (sadly, mostly shot) birds of prey are sent from all over Greece for rehabilitation, is a major attraction. In its cages can usually be seen some wonderful specimens of griffon vultures, golden eagles, pelicans, honey buzzards, Bonelli’s eagles and eagle owls. The Centre is run by Iannis, a charming bearded Greek who takes his duties very seriously.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Aegina at the Wikipedia
- Temple of Aphaia at the Wikipedia
- Aegina at the Wikivoyage
References
See Greece.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Aegina and this page's details validated:
- July 1997 (Aegina Harbour, Perdikas Harbour) --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- July 2006 (Aegina Harbour, Perdikas Harbour) --Atheneoflymington 14:45, 10 September 2011 (BST)
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