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Argosaronic

Argosaronic

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The Peloponnese’s east shoreline and the islands dotting the Argolic & Saronic Gulf waters are popular tourist destinations in close proximity to Athens. Salamina, Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra, and Spetses can offer their visitors memorable experiences that include views of beautiful land & seascapes, impressive archaeological sites, museums, stately homes, picturesque villages and wonderful beaches.

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Area1.200 km²

CoastlineExtensive and highly indented, with hundreds of kilometers of coastline across the islands.

Traditional dishes•Fresh seafood and grilled fish
•Pistachio-based sweets from Aegina
•Traditional almond sweets, honey desserts, and local cheeses

Population120.000

Highest peakMount Oros (Hydra) - approx. 593 m

Area

1.200 km²

Coastline

Extensive and highly indented, with hundreds of kilometers of coastline across the islands.

Traditional dishes

•Fresh seafood and grilled fish
•Pistachio-based sweets from Aegina
•Traditional almond sweets, honey desserts, and local cheeses

Population

120.000

Highest peak

Mount Oros (Hydra) - approx. 593 m

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The Argo-Saronic Islands are among the closest island destinations to Athens, making them ideal for short trips, and they played a key role in Greek maritime history, especially during the Greek War of Independence (1821).

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Agistri
Aegina
Poros
Salamina
Spetses
Hydra

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Historic Buildings of Hydra
Historic Buildings of Hydra
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Easter in Hydra
Easter in Hydra
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Hiking on Hydra
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Dokos Island
Dokos Island
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Miaoulia
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The Old Karnagia (Shipyards) of Spetses
The Old Karnagia (Shipyards) of Spetses
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Bouboulina Museum
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Anargyrios & Korgialenios School of Spetses (A.K.S.S.)
Anargyrios & Korgialenios School of Spetses (A.K.S.S.)
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Spetses Museum
Spetses Museum
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Bekiri’s Cave
Bekiri’s Cave
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The Beaches of Spetses
The Beaches of Spetses
Amygdalota
Amygdalota
The Historical Archive Museum of Hydra
The Historical Archive Museum of Hydra
The Gastronomy of Hydra
The Gastronomy of Hydra
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The Burning of the Armata
The Burning of the Armata
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Methana Peninsula
Methana Peninsula
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The Beaches of Poros
The Beaches of Poros
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Lemon Forest (Lemonodasos)
Lemon Forest (Lemonodasos)
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Bourtzi
Bourtzi
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Archaeological Museum of Salamina
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Salaminia
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The Orsa Olive Tree
The Orsa Olive Tree
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Aponisos
Aponisos
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Perdika and Portes
Perdika and Portes
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Paliachora
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Aegina Pistachios
Aegina Pistachios
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A “Journey” through History with Kapodistrias’s Buildings
A “Journey” through History with Kapodistrias’s Buildings
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Gaze upon Aegina from Mount Ellanio
Gaze upon Aegina from Mount Ellanio
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Cultural Trails in Aegina
Cultural Trails in Aegina
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Beaches of Aegina
Beaches of Aegina
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Souvala Thermal Springs
Souvala Thermal Springs
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Lake on Agistri Island
Lake on Agistri Island
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Churches and Monasteries of Aegina
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Moni Islet
Moni Islet
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The Gastronomic Tradition of Poros
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Temple of Aphaia
Temple of Aphaia
Traditional Products of Agistri
Traditional Products of Agistri
Beaches of Agistri
Beaches of Agistri
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Skala and Megalochori
Skala and Megalochori
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Activities on Agistri Island
Activities on Agistri Island

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