Aegina
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Aigina & Angistri
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BackgroundAegina (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. ChartsBA 1657 Saronikós Kólpos Imray-Tetra G14 Saronic and Argolic Gulf NIMA 54344 Saronicos Kolpos & K. Petalion Greek 413 Saronikos Kolpos Radio NetsAlso see World Cruiser's Nets
The approaches to either Aigina or Angistri are straightforward. Ports and Popular StopsAegina HarborThe harbor of Aegina [37° 44.7' N 23° 25.5' E] being close to Athens, is always crowded especially during the weekends. Tie anywhere you can find a place, or even better avoid the harbor. AnchoragesPerdikasIn Perdikas (Πέρδικας) [37° 41.4' N 23° 27.1' E] you can find good fish at Nontas. Cove E. of Perdika [37° 40.7' N 023° 28.2' E] (1997). Offshore IslandsAngistriAngistri (Αγκίστρι) [37° 43' N 23° 21' E] 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. Routes/Passages To/FromPopular passages/routes, timing, etc. Tourism & things to do ashoreIn Aigina, a visit to the Temple of Aphaia, located on the NE side of the island, is must. Fuel, Water, & ElectricityNone. Grocery StoresThere are modest stores in the harbors of Aigina and Angistri. Eateries
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Marine Stores & FacilitiesNone. RepairsNone. TransportationThere daily ferries to the mainland. References & PublicationsSee Greece. Cruiser's FriendsContact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. Forum DiscussionsList links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum External LinksPersonal NotesPersonal experiences?
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