Tag: Saronic gulf

Greece is full of little islands you may never have heard of in your life. Names and stories behind those that are of particular interest and surprise you every time. One of these unknown little islands with a special history is located in the Saronic Gulf. It is the Metopi which is located southwest of the port of Aegina and northeast of the cape of Agios Georgios in Agistri. You may never have heard its story and where it belongs. In fact, it has a few dozen owners while geologically ...

Even if you don’t leave for long summer vacations, escaping on weekends to a nearby destination can rejuvenate you more than you can imagine. Small islands near Athens, even an hour away, will put you in a vacation mood from the moment you set foot there. That is, you don’t need to go far or spend a lot of money on ferries to have a good time on a summer weekend. At exploringgreece.tv we recommend four islands near Athens that are ideal for spending a weekend… Near Athens weekend: Poros ...

Hydra is the nearest favorite destination of the Athenians and not unfairly. It's one of those destinations that win you at first sight and once you set foot you can see why they call her "lady" of the Argosaronikos. A historical foundation of the Saronic This small diamond in the Saronic Gulf with an area of 50 square kilometers, and the right thing to do, if you are a lover of food, history, and architecture. An island with a very well preserved settlement, which has as its characteristic, mansions. Houses ...

It is next to Athens, it is cuddly and well-groomed and is one of the most comfortable and carefree destinations from spring time onwards. The reason for Agistri, of course. Just an hour and a half away from the port of Piraeus, you will find a low-key destination for a relaxed one-day excursion. It promises you - and does so - the ultimate relaxation and tranquility that you find only in places much more distant. What are you going to do for one day in Agistri? It goes without saying ...

Poros is the weekend getaway you definitely have to do twice a year. The little Venice of the Argosaronikos,as they call it, has many reasons that will make you love it. If you seek peace and endless walks in nature, Poros its the place for you. From its beautiful settlements, Spheria and the green Kalavria, to the famous Lemon Forest. And it is so close to Athens. Of the many reasons Poros is offered for an excursion, we have put aside five... The sights of the island We start from ...