Temple of Aphaia
The Temple of Aphaia is one of the best-preserved temples of ancient Greece, a Doric temple standing among pines on a hilltop above the north-east coast, with views across the Saronic Gulf. Admission is EUR 10, or EUR 5 reduced.
Aegina, Greece
Aegina is a green, easy-going island in the Saronic Gulf, a short hop from Athens. Ships anchor off the harbour of Aegina Town and guests go ashore by tender to a lively waterfront of fishing boats and cafes. More about Aegina →
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Cruise Ships in Aegina
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Eastern European Time)
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Where is the Aegina cruise port?
Cruise ships anchor off the harbour of Aegina Town, on the island's west coast, and guests go ashore by tender. The waterfront, main square and bus stop are within a few minutes' walk, and the Kolona site is about 1 km north along the shore. Piraeus is a ferry ride away across the Saronic Gulf.
Cruise port
Getting to the Aegina cruise port
Temple of Aphaia → Aegina Town harbour
14 km · 24–28 min by car
Hilltop Doric temple on the north-east of the island, about 14 km by road to the harbour, typically 24 to 28 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
24–28 min
Taxis wait near the harbour; no official fare is published.
KTEL Aegina bus (Agia Marina line)
Variesper person
Varies
KTEL Aegina buses leave from Ethnegersias Square by the harbour; fares are not published by the operator.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Ships anchor off the harbour and guests go ashore by tender; check on board for any shuttle. Ferries link Aegina with Piraeus; adult fare from EUR 12. Taxis and KTEL buses leave from near the harbour; neither publishes fares.
Destination
About Aegina
Aegina is a green, easy-going island in the Saronic Gulf, a short hop from Athens. Ships anchor off the harbour of Aegina Town and guests go ashore by tender to a lively waterfront of fishing boats and cafes. Within a short drive lie the Temple of Aphaia, one of the finest ancient temples in Greece, the great pilgrimage Monastery of Saint Nectarios, the ancient column of Kolona and the fishing village of Perdika. Before travelling, check your government's travel advice.
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. Highs reach about 33 C in July and August and drop to about 13 to 15 C from December to February, with lows of about 6 C in mid-winter. June to August are almost rainless; most of the roughly 380 mm of yearly rain falls from October to March.
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Things to Do in Aegina
Monastery of Saint Nectarios
The Monastery of Saint Nectarios is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Greece, with a large domed church. Modest dress is expected inside.
Kolona Archaeological Site
Kolona is the ancient acropolis of Aegina, named after the single standing column of its Temple of Apollo, on a low hill by the sea at the edge of town. One ticket covers the site and its archaeological museum: EUR 10, or EUR 5 reduced.
Perdika
Perdika is a small fishing village on the south-west tip of the island. There is no fee to visit the village.