Agistri

Angistri, or Agistri, is a small island dressed in pine and just an hours boat-ride away from Athens. It is one of the six islands known as the Saronic islands, which are mostly visited by Greek tourists. It is too much to say that foreign tourists are rare, but they are not common either - the ones that do come here are usually British or German. The attraction lies in the small-scale tourism that blends in nicely with a rich Greek everyday life. The closeness to Athens is a big plus. The sun and bathing together with the big city pulse makes a splendid combination.

GETTING HERE
Grab a flight seat to Athens and then continue by flying boat from the harbour city Piraeus. There are several daily departures.

GETTING AROUND
Since the distances are short most people choose to go by foot or bicycle. You can rent scooters and bikes in Skala as well as in Megalochori. Those who wish to rest their legs and feet can take the bus.

Skala.

Chalikiada beach.

VILLAGES
There are only three villages on Angistri: Megalochori, Skala and Limenaria. Seen to the number of inhabitants the largest village is Megalochori (also known as Milos). It is quite a charming village with its whitewashed houses in labyrinthine alleys, not unlike many villages in the Cyclades. Megalochori offers a number of tavernas, cafés and pensions. Twenty minutes walk from Megalochori lays Skala, the most important tourist resort on Angistri. The majority of the hotels and pensions on the island are located here. There is also a large number of restaurants, tavernas, music bars and cafés. Skala is more popular than Megalochori because it has the best beach on the island. On the other side of the Angistri you find a very small village called Limenaria. There is one taverna in the village and nearby there is a rock bathe with crystal clear water.

BEACHES
The beaches are few and rather mediocre, but the water is fantastic around the entire island - so do not fear these run-of-the-mill beaches, the bathing is just as delightful as on the other islands. The best, and without a doubt most popular, beach is as mentioned the one i Skala, which is also the only sand beach on Angistri. The other beaches consist of pebbles or shingle. Beautiful Chalikiada south of Skala is the best shingle-beach, much better than Dragonera and Aponisson south of Megalochori.

SIGHTS
If you are looking for sights you have to go to Athens or take the boat to Aegina - home of the impressive temple of Afaia.

ACCOMMODATION
Finding a room is easy, except during high-season and on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend is when the Athenians escape their city of smog and leave for the islands, which makes it hard, but not impossible to get a room. Which village you should stay in is a matter of taste, I personally prefer Skala.

Megalochori.

MORE ABOUT AGISTRI
Geographical location »
Map of Agistri »
Ferry timetable »

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