LOCATION

Agistri is a small paradise of the Saronic Gulf, full of pine trees that almost end up in the sea. Unlike other islands that are flooded every year by mass tourism, Agistri is one of the last romantic destinations in Greece, which is at the same time a pole of attraction and an inspiration for many artists.

On the island you will find green pine forests, sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, traditional colors and tranquility.

With the flying dolphins that depart daily from Piraeus, Agistri is just 55 minutes away, a stone's throw from Aegina and offers a wonderful summer vacations and relaxed weekends.
Agistri has two natural harbors where ships approach.  The port of Skala, where ferry boats arrive from Piraeus and the port of Megalochori where the flying dolphins arrive.  Both ports are connected to Aegina daily and year-round by sea taxis, while there are also marinas that provide a refuge for the boats.

In Skala and Megalochori there are many tourist shops, hotels and rooms to let, cafes, bars and picturesque taverns.

If you do not have your own means of transport, you can use a taxi, a bus or even a tourist train for your travels to different parts of the island.  Also, you can use bicycles and motorbikes to explore the island and its picturesque beaches.

The nearest beach from the hotel is the Hook Beach Club at 100 meters away offering an organized beach with sun loungers and umbrellas.  Following a narrow path in the pine woods after Skliri beach, you can reach the beach of Halikiada, a natural emerald bay, with big pebbles and crystal clear waters.  The organized sandy beach of Skala is at a ten minutes’ walk where our guests can make use of the services of our privately owned Aktaion Beach Boutique Hotel located on the beach.  The two beaches of Megalochori with light blue crystal waters in natural coves that create sandy and pebbled areas can be found at 1,8 kms away, while smaller private beaches can be found along the coastline.  

Saronic
The cluster of the Saronic Islands is located in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, which is situated between the prefecture of Attica and the eastern side of the geographical district of the Peloponnese and comprises of the following exquisite islands: Agistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Hydra and Spetses.  The islands are an ideal place for vacations throughout the year, while many travelers choose them for weekend vacations due to their close proximity to Athens.

Hydra
Hydra island has 2.719 inhabitants, which due to non-fertile soil, are mainly dependent in fishing and tourism.  It is an extremely picturesque and cosmopolitan island with restored mansions, an old picturesque harbor with cannons, museums, monasteries, and nautical school which highlight its important historical significance.
Ferries arrive regularly from Piraeus (the port city adjacent to Athens), as well as from the port in Nafplion, which is on the nearby Peloponnese coast.  Besides few cleaning facility trucks, motor vehicles are not permitted on the island therefore donkeys and water taxis are the only means of public transportation.  The inhabited area, however, is so compact that most people walk everywhere.


Aegina
Aegina is the second largest island in the Saronic Gulf, it is triangular in shape, 13 km (8 miles) long from Northwest to South-east, and 15 km (6 miles) broad, with an area of about 106 km² (41 square miles). Two thirds of Aegina constitutes an extinct volcano. The northern and western side consist of stony but fertile plains, which are well cultivated and produce luxuriant crops of grain, with some cotton, vines, almonds, olives and figs, but the most characteristic crop of Aegina today is pistachio. Economically, the sponge fisheries are of notable importance.
The most well-known beach of the island is Agia Marina.  Like all the Argosaronic islands, it is a particularly popular destination for Athenians, especially on weekends.  It has important sights such as the temple of Aphaia, Paleochora (the “island” of Mystras), the remains of Temple of Ellaniou Zeus, the prehistoric / historical settlement of Kolonas and the Archaeological Museum.  Because of its proximity to Athens, it has evolved into its “marine” suburb with increased building of country houses.

Salamis
The Greek island of Salamis is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, about 1 nautical mile (2 km) off-coast from Piraeus.  Paloukia Port is the main port in size, second only to Piraeus in Greece. Salamis island is known for the great historic event of the Battle of Salamis, where the Greek fleet with small powers but with excellent tactics, defeated the Persian’s Empire powerful fleet.  Many historians believe that if the Persians were victorious, the development of Ancient Greece as well as Western civilization would cease and lead to the conclusion that Salamis was one of the most important battles in human history.
Salamis is said to be the birthplace of Ajax (the Greek mythology hero) and Euripides (the great tragic poet), the latter’s birth being popularly placed on the day of the Battle of Salamis.

Spetses
Spetses is the most remote island of the Argosaronic sea and is located at the entrance of the Argolic Gulf.  It is known for its naval tradition and history.  The nobility is depicted in the architecture of the island and, as in Hydra, there are no cars, ensuring a unique enjoyment and tranquility.  Today it is a very cosmopolitan island with natural beauties, vegetation and clean beaches. The port and the capital of the Spetses is the homonymous town with neoclassical, picturesque alleys and small horse wagons for traveling, busting with tourist traffic. From 1821 to 1822, the island played an important role in the Greek War of Independence in fighting against the Turks.
The sightseeings on the island of Spetses is the Bouboulina mansion (a brave woman who devoted her life and wealth to the cause of liberating Greece from Turkish occupation), the Bouboulina Museum with relics from the Revolution, Hatziyiannis Mansion and Museum with archaeological finds.