Aegina · Perdika & the west coast · Μονή
Moni, the island across the strait
An uninhabited islet of pines, peacocks and clear water, ten minutes off Perdika
Perdika & the west coast · Aegina
About Moni
Moni is a small, steep, uninhabited island just off Perdika, covered in pine forest and protected for its wildlife. The boats from Perdika land at a cove on its north side with a pebbly beach, very clear water and a small café in summer. Peacocks wander under the trees, and wild goats live on the rocky heights. A path climbs to the top for a view back over Perdika and the whole south of Aegina. Its name means 'the monastery', after the monastery on Aegina that once owned it.
Good to know
Before you go to Moni
Getting there
Small boats leave from the quay at Perdika several times a day in summer and come back in the afternoon. Check the last return time before you go.
When to go
June to September, when the boats run. Go early, as the cove is small and fills up by midday at weekends. Do not feed the animals.
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