Anghistri, whose name means "The Hook",
it is the smallest inhabited Saronic Island. This small island is close to
the big Aegina, only 30 minutes by ferry to the west of Aegina
Town.
HISTORY
During
the Peloponnesian war, it was in the Anghistri area where the Athenians fought
against the Corinthian fleet allied with the Aeginians. During the Independence
War this island as the rest of the Saronic Island had a role-play. In this
case Anghistri was the main base and hiding place for the rebel Metromaras,
even today you can visit his grave in the village of Mylos (often referred
to as "Megalohro" - the big village).
ADVICES
If you have chosen Aegina to spend there
some days, you shouldn't miss to visit Anghistri in a go-and-return excursion.
COMMUNICATIONS
There are good communications with
Pireaus using the ferry, so a lot of people prefer
to stay here and from here visit Athens. Don't worry in this island you will
find all you need to survive! Inside the Island you can use one small bus
between Mylos and Skala, even if you feel healthy enough you can walk.
SIGHTS
The main port where the big ferries
stops is Anghisti. But this is worthy to escape to the others towns in the
island. Far away from Angistri there is the agricultural village of Limineria,
next to a lake of the same name. Another village that you should visit is
the mountain town of Metohi. And…. don't forget that the best place for swimming
is the beach at Skala.
BEACHES
Anghistri has beautiful sandy beaches,
as the famous Skala, but there are not many. There are nice places and maybe
because of that it was the first island that had a nudist beach, as it has
today.
