The Argosaronic Gulf is a popular holiday destination for Athenians and preserves his original traditions featuring extraordinary landscapes, great food and tiny fisher towns
Country name
Greece
General Information
While the world-known Ionian and Cyclades Islands are top holiday destinations for foreign tourists, the Saronic Gulf(Argosaronic Gulf) is a requested week-end retreat for Greek people.
Athenians love to pass their free time on the beautiful islands located in front of the country's capital, easy to reach by the so called "flying dolphins", quick ferries that you can find all over Greece, or with your personal charter yacht.
The Saronic Islands are perfect for a 1 week sailing trip from Athens and all of them preserve their unique charm, just as their more prominent sisters.
Besides the same crystal clear waters and natural beauty that you can find all over Greece, the islands are steeped in ancient mythology and host some important archeological monuments.
Places to visit
Aegina (Aigina): It is the closest island to Athens and therefore the most popular. Aegina is ideal for family vacations thanks to its smooth beaches. It hosts the famous Aphea Temple that forms an equilateral triangle (the so called "holy triangle") with the Parthenon and Sounion's Temple of Poseidon, different museums and charming little villages with a traditional character.
Hydra: This romantic island is a real gem in the Saronic Gulf that reminds you Greece as it used to be. On this island donkeys are used for transportation as cars or other motorized vehicles are forbidden. But its peculiar charm is also due to the beautiful architecture of the island, its tiny streets, its beautiful beaches and amazing panoramas. Don't miss a sunset at "Hydroneta" and taste a cocktail while savoring a sensational view over the sea.
Spetses: The island Spetses has a long naval tradition with a glorious past. Well-preserved grand captain mansions, a charming old harbor, excellent entertainment and shopping possibilities and great beaches invite visitors from all over the world.
Poros: A beautiful capital built in white and blue that remind the architecture of the Cyclades Islands, an animated nightlife on the waterfront with shopping possibilities, bars and typical restaurants and great beaches contribute to the beauty of this island.
Salamina
Methana
Agkistri
Sample itineraries
1 week
Alimos
Methana
Hydra
Spetses
Poros
Aegina
Alimos
Ca. 125 nautical miles
Lavrion
Kea
Hydra
Spetses
Poros
Methana
Lavrion
Ca. 140 nautical miles
2 weeks
Alimos
Methana
Poros
Hydra
Kiparissi
Leonidio
Astros
Navplio
Drepano
Spetses
Poros
Aegina
Alimos
Ca. 215 nautical miles
Lavrion
Kea
Kythnos
Hydra
Kiparisi
Leonidio
Spetses
Poros
Methana
Aegina
Sounion
Lavrion
Ca. 230 nautical miles
Activities
Water sports (kayak, canoe, diving, snorkeling)
Hiking and trekking
Horse and donkey rides
Visit of archeological sites (Temple of Aphaia, Kolona, Temple of Poseidon, ...)
Nightlife
Shopping
Chilling on a beach
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