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YACHTING ESCAPES






                                                                                                                                                                              AEGINA > HYDRA (~ 26 NM)


                                                                                                                                                                              Hydra town will impress you with its aesthetic qualities and fascinating architecture. It follows a
                                                                                                                                                                              semicircle  building  pattern  around  the  harbor,  where  small  fishing  and  tourist  boats,  as  well  as
                                                                                                                                                                              cruise ships, dock, especially during the summer months. The grand stone-built residences of Hydra
                                                                                                                                                                              rise like fortresses against the rocky landscape, adding to the town’s grandeur.
                                                                                                                                                                              A rich naval tradition and a cosmopolitan island ambience are the defining characteristics of Hydra,
                                                                                                                                                                              a popular island in the Argosaronic Gulf, attracting personalities and jet-setters from Greece and
                                                                                                                                                      day6                    abroad every year.
                                                                                                                                                                              For those intrigued by religious landmarks, Hydra boasts around 300 churches and 6 monasteries.






































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                             VATHI (METHANA) > AEGINA (~ 14 NM)


                             Despite its small size, the Aegina island boasts numerous attractions and natural beauties. The
                             highlight of the island is the renowned Aphea Temple, forming an equilateral triangle with the
                             Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, known as the "holy triangle" of antiquity.
                             Aegina town, the island's capital, stands out for its well-preserved buildings.
                             In the surrounding areas, you'll discover charming villages with distinct traditional character,
                             such as Agia Marina, Perdika, Souvala, Kypseli, Agii, and Vagia.
                             Aegina is also surrounded by smaller islands like Moni, Metopi, Diaportia, Lagouses, Kyra,
                             Dorousa, Spalathonisi, Anonyma, which you can easily explore by boat from the port of Aegina.


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