Aegina

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Aigina

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37°44.7′N, 23°25.7′E
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Aegina (Αίγινα) or Aiyina or Egina 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 it can be rather crowded.

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Satellite View of Aigina & Angistri
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Charts

BA
1657 Saronikós Kólpos
Imray-Tetra
G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf
NIMA
54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion
Greek
413 Saronikos Kolpos

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

  • Coast Guard - VHF 12
  • Weather - VHF channel 86

Weather

See Aegean Sea.

Approach and Navigation

The approaches to either Aigina or Angistri are straightforward.

Check-in facilities

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Aegina Harbor

World icon.png 37°44.7′N, 23°25.7′E - Panoramio

The harbor of Aegina being close to Athens, is always crowded especially during the weekends. Tie anywhere you can find a place, or even better avoid the harbor unless out of season.

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Chart of Aigina Harbor
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Aegina town quay

Anchorages

Perdikas

World icon.png 37°41.4′N, 23°27.1′E

In Perdikas (Πέρδικας) you can find good fish at Nontas. There is also a nice cove E. of Perdikas World icon.png 37°40.7′N, 23°28.1′E (1997).

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Chart of Perdikas
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

Marine Stores

None.

Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
N/A (Not Available)
Water
N/A
Electricity
N/A

Offshore Islands

Angistri

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World icon.png 37°42.76′N, 23°20.94′E
Angistri (Αγκίστρι) is a small island W of Aegina. It has a small crowded harbor but you can usually anchor off except when a strong NE-E wind blows.

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Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

In Aigina, a visit to the Temple of Aphaia, located on the NE side of the island, is must.

Grocery & Supply Stores

There are modest stores in the harbors of Aigina and Angistri.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

In Internet cafés.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

There daily ferries to the mainland.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Greece.


Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

See individual ports in this page.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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