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I know that when in Athens, it is an easy ferry ride to Aegina. One can easily do the outing in a day ... but is that really wise? It seems like Aegina is a great place to visit and that there is actually a lot to do there.

I mean, I love the beach, so I can send a whole day at one beach alone.

My question is, do you think it is a good idea to spend like 3 nights or so there? I think it seems like a nice, quiet retreat. Since I have never been, at this point I am just speculating.
 
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nadellii said:
I know that when in Athens, it is an easy ferry ride to Aegina. One can easily do the outing in a day ... but is that really wise? It seems like Aegina is a great place to visit and that there is actually a lot to do there.

I mean, I love the beach, so I can send a whole day at one beach alone.

My question is, do you think it is a good idea to spend like 3 nights or so there? I think it seems like a nice, quiet retreat. Since I have never been, at this point I am just speculating.
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I would say most certainly yes... but when are you traveling?...read up the reviews, they are positive!... Happy traveling.... Aegina is the called the "Pistachio Island"..... enjoy them and send me some!??
Also look up Aegina on TripAdvisor.... loads of information there!
 
I heard there is sooo much to do here. There are beaches, there are some religious things to do... there are relics here, I forget of whom. I actually am planning to go to Aegina for a day trip while in Athens this fall.
 
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