Aegina · Beaches

The beaches of Aegina

Aegina is an island you come to for its temples, its harbour and its fish more than for its sand, but its beaches are pleasant, easy to reach and close together. The long sandy bays are on two coasts: Agia Marina on the east, below the Temple of Aphaia, and the chain of small beaches at Marathonas and Aiginitissa on the west, which face the sunset. The north coast around Souvala and Vagia has quieter coves of sand and pebbles, and the clearest water of all is across the strait from Perdika, on the islet of Moni. Being so close to Athens, every beach fills up on summer weekends; on weekdays you will often have room to spread out.

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SandOrganised

Agia Marina

The island's best-known beach, a sheltered bay of soft sand and shallow water on the east coast, with sunbeds, water sports and cafés along the front, and the pine hill of the temple rising behind.

Families
Shallow water
Water sports

Paved road and island bus, about 20–25 minutes from Aegina Town

Combine it with the temple: visit Aphaia at opening time, then walk or drive down for a swim. The rocky coves just north of the bay are better for snorkelling.

Agia Marina & AphaiaStay in Agia Marina

Sunset over the Saronic Gulf from Aegina

SandOrganised

Marathonas

A row of small sandy beaches along the west-coast road south of town, shallow and calm, with tavernas on the sand and tamarisks for shade.

Families
Sunset
Lunch on the beach

Coast road and bus route to Perdika, about 10 minutes from town

Stay until evening: the sun sets straight across the gulf behind the mountains of the Peloponnese.

Perdika & the west coastStay in Marathonas

Pick your kind of day

Every other beach worth the drive

Organised: Sunbeds, umbrellas and a beach bar. Easy with children.
Easy-going: A taverna or a few umbrellas, plenty of room for your towel.
Wild: Nothing but the sea. Bring water, shade and snacks.

SandEasy-going

Aiginitissa

A small, green bay between Marathonas and Perdika, with sand, a taverna and a calmer mood than the beaches further north.

Swimming
Shade
Sunset

Short turn-off from the Perdika road

Perdika & the west coastStay in Marathonas

Fine pebblesEasy-going

Moni

The cove on the islet of Moni where the boats from Perdika land, with very clear water, pines down to the shore, a small café in summer and peacocks walking among the towels.

Snorkelling
Clear water
Day trip

Boat from Perdika, about 10 minutes, in summer

Take the first boat of the day, before the cove fills up, and check when the last one goes back.

Perdika & the west coastStay in Moni

Sand & pebblesEasy-going

Kolona

The little town beach right below the ancient site, where you swim with Apollo's column standing on the headland above you.

Close to town
History
Sunset

A 10-minute walk north along the shore from the harbour

A swim here and the museum next door make a good morning before the heat.

Aegina Town & KolonaStay in Aegina Town

Sand & pebblesEasy-going

Souvala

The beach beside the harbour of Souvala, simple and local, with the fish tavernas a few steps away.

Families
Lunch nearby
Quiet

In the village, about 15 minutes by road from town

The north coast catches the summer meltemi; on windy days the west-coast beaches are calmer.

Souvala & the north coastStay in Souvala

Sand & pebblesEasy-going

Vagia

A quiet bay east of Souvala, below the north slope of the temple hill, with a few tavernas and the pines close by.

Quiet
Swimming
Shade

Paved road from Souvala or from the Aphaia road

Souvala & the north coast

Wind and sea change by the day. On windy days swim on the sheltered side of the island, and watch for red flags.

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Last updated 12 November 2026