About Aegina
The city of Aegina is the capital city of the island and it’s located on the west side. It is built amphitheatrically towards the sea. When you enter the harbor, the small, white church of Saint Nikolas welcomes you.
Your first impression is the modern type classical buildings, which are located along the seafront of the island and have terrestrial shade colors which make them look even more beautiful at sunset. The economic and social life of Aegina is centralized on the coastal road and the parallel roads.
Don’t miss seeing the fish-market, the traditional restaurants that serve snacks with ouzo (a greek drink). Also, the fishing boats, that are not only used for fishing but for selling groceries as well. And finally don’t forget to buy the famous peanuts of Aegina.
Enjoy eating fresh fish and traditional food in the fish restaurants in Aegina. Also, enjoy the patisseries which are in front of the harbor and in the beautiful alleys where you can have a cup of coffee or a drink.
In the enchanting atmosphere of the night, you can have fun and dance at the clubs in town. The buildings in Aegina have neoclassical architecture with folk elements. They were built during the 19th century and they remind us that Aegina was once the capital city of Greece for two years.
Aegina is well-known for its history, art and craft events that take place there. The beauty of the island is undisputable and for many decades, many Greek and foreign artists and literary writers preferred to visit this island. On the ground floor in many of these buildings, there are traditional coffee shops, patisseries, restaurants, shops, and banks.
In the narrow streets of the island, there are colorful houses and beautiful flowers along with picturesque shops and taverns. The town of Aegina is beautiful, picturesque and it curiously evokes the visitor.
In the yard of Saint Dionisious cathedral church in Aegina, there is the Eunardio school which was a teacher’s school in the past century. It was there, where the first greek government took place after the greek revolution in 1821. In Metropolis street, we come across the library in Aegina and further down the street the Kapodistriako government House in which, on the ground floor, was the first mint.

Geographical Info
Other Names: Aegina, Aigina
Longitude: 23o 25′ 59.99″ E – Latitude: 37o 44′ 59.99″ N