Guidebook for Vathi

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Guidebook for Vathi

Food Scene

Fish Tavern 'Kavouropetra' 22970 23001 Why: Quality fish food. Don't miss:*** Tiganite's Katsou'les (Gr~Τηγανιτές Κατσούλες): Typical local fried fish-endemic fish locals go crazy for! Ko'koras***Kokinisto's (Gr~Κόκκορας κοκκινιστός): Rooster in tomato sauce***Ksifi'as sta ka'rvouna (Gr~Ξιφίας): Grilled Sword Fish***Any other fresh fish dishes & Salads 4 Km from the house, approximately 8' halfway between Souvala & Aigina Town
10 locals recommend
Taverna Kavouropetra
Kavoiropetras
10 locals recommend
Fish Tavern 'Kavouropetra' 22970 23001 Why: Quality fish food. Don't miss:*** Tiganite's Katsou'les (Gr~Τηγανιτές Κατσούλες): Typical local fried fish-endemic fish locals go crazy for! Ko'koras***Kokinisto's (Gr~Κόκκορας κοκκινιστός): Rooster in tomato sauce***Ksifi'as sta ka'rvouna (Gr~Ξιφίας): Grilled Sword Fish***Any other fresh fish dishes & Salads 4 Km from the house, approximately 8' halfway between Souvala & Aigina Town
Saronikos Fish Tavern overlooking Souvala's little fishing harbour. Established in 1936. known for fresh sea food & great sea views
Saronikos Restaurant
Saronikos Fish Tavern overlooking Souvala's little fishing harbour. Established in 1936. known for fresh sea food & great sea views
Theofilos Souvlaki & other meat dishes. Basic but honest
Theofilos
Theofilos Souvlaki & other meat dishes. Basic but honest
Great setting, well prepared dishes, usually classic & jazz music, modern cuisine from burgers to pasta, certainly worths a visit. A value for money choice. The restaurant operates within the Xanthippi Hotel, less than 5' walking from our house
6 locals recommend
To Svelto Kouneli
6 locals recommend
Great setting, well prepared dishes, usually classic & jazz music, modern cuisine from burgers to pasta, certainly worths a visit. A value for money choice. The restaurant operates within the Xanthippi Hotel, less than 5' walking from our house
To Steki tou Kynigou tavern (Gr~ Το στέκι του κυνηγού) in Anitseo (Gr~Ανίτσαιο) village. If you happen to pass by this part of the island, don't miss it. Right at the center of this remote mountain village's square, this tiny tavern and traditional oven offers great local dishes. Try everything! Recommended to book a table, the place is tiny (22970 31210)
7 locals recommend
Anitseo
7 locals recommend
To Steki tou Kynigou tavern (Gr~ Το στέκι του κυνηγού) in Anitseo (Gr~Ανίτσαιο) village. If you happen to pass by this part of the island, don't miss it. Right at the center of this remote mountain village's square, this tiny tavern and traditional oven offers great local dishes. Try everything! Recommended to book a table, the place is tiny (22970 31210)
'Κάππος Έτσι' is a cosi little tavern in Aigina Town, serving creative Greek cuisine dishes, located in a little alley just 100m off the harbour. Gr~Παναγή Ηριώτη 9, tel. 22970 27219
8 locals recommend
Kappos etsi
P. Irioti
8 locals recommend
'Κάππος Έτσι' is a cosi little tavern in Aigina Town, serving creative Greek cuisine dishes, located in a little alley just 100m off the harbour. Gr~Παναγή Ηριώτη 9, tel. 22970 27219
Argyris is a must for the visitors appreciating simplicity & authenticity. A typical traditional Greek tavern (Gr~οινομαγειρείο) located in Mesagros, a village nearby the Temple of Afaia and just 4-5km from the house Try: Zuccini Pie (Gr~κολοκυθόπιτα), Spinach Pie (Gr~σπανακόπιτα), Fried sundried polloc with garlic sauce (Gr~μπακαλιάρο σκορδαλιά), Lamb in the oven (Gr~αρνί στη γάστρα), Rabbit with onions (Gr~κουνέλι στιφάδο) & drink Retsina (white wine with resin flavour) Αργύρης, Μεσαγρός tel. 22970 71303
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Argyris is a must for the visitors appreciating simplicity & authenticity. A typical traditional Greek tavern (Gr~οινομαγειρείο) located in Mesagros, a village nearby the Temple of Afaia and just 4-5km from the house Try: Zuccini Pie (Gr~κολοκυθόπιτα), Spinach Pie (Gr~σπανακόπιτα), Fried sundried polloc with garlic sauce (Gr~μπακαλιάρο σκορδαλιά), Lamb in the oven (Gr~αρνί στη γάστρα), Rabbit with onions (Gr~κουνέλι στιφάδο) & drink Retsina (white wine with resin flavour) Αργύρης, Μεσαγρός tel. 22970 71303
Nontas (Gr~ Νώντας) is a great quality, very popular Fish Restaurant in Perdika.
8 locals recommend
Nontas Fish Restaurant Aegina
8 locals recommend
Nontas (Gr~ Νώντας) is a great quality, very popular Fish Restaurant in Perdika.
Flisvos: A top quality fish tavern in the Town of Aigina. Don't miss the bouillabaisse (Fish soup: Gr~ Κακαβιά), Fried Calamari (Gr~ Καλαμαράκια Τηγανιτά) & Little fried fish (Gr~ Γαύρος) Kazantzaki 8, Aigina tel 22970 26459
'' FLISVOS '' A E G I N A - (Dimitrios RODAKIS.K)
Flisvos: A top quality fish tavern in the Town of Aigina. Don't miss the bouillabaisse (Fish soup: Gr~ Κακαβιά), Fried Calamari (Gr~ Καλαμαράκια Τηγανιτά) & Little fried fish (Gr~ Γαύρος) Kazantzaki 8, Aigina tel 22970 26459

Shopping

Souvala's main Super Market. Next door you'll find the town's Bakery.
10 locals recommend
Kritikos Super Market
180 Alipranti
10 locals recommend
Souvala's main Super Market. Next door you'll find the town's Bakery.
A wooden old fashioned kiosk right at the Aigina harbour's entrance sells the island's best product: World Class Pistachio. Don't leave the island without trying it!
Agrotikos Sineterismos
10 Kanari
A wooden old fashioned kiosk right at the Aigina harbour's entrance sells the island's best product: World Class Pistachio. Don't leave the island without trying it!

Essentials

Pharmacy
Farmakio
180 Alipranti
Pharmacy

Drinks & Nightlife

Namaste All day Lounge & Cafe: morning coffee (and a swimm at the little bay below). ***Recommended for early evening or late night drinks! At next door's Zaza you can taste Italian dishes. The entrance is by Vasileiou Lykouri street, about 10' walking (1.1km) from our house
Tartanas
Tartanas
Namaste All day Lounge & Cafe: morning coffee (and a swimm at the little bay below). ***Recommended for early evening or late night drinks! At next door's Zaza you can taste Italian dishes. The entrance is by Vasileiou Lykouri street, about 10' walking (1.1km) from our house

Arts & Culture

The 480-500BC well-preserved remains of the impressive Temple of (Athena) Aphaia are standing on a pine & olive trees covered hill, enjoying far reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. The temple's pediments were originally decorated with splendid Trojan War sculptures, most of which were stolen in the 19th century, found today at Munich's Glyptothek. In the exhibition next to the Temple, you’ll find the reconstructed section of the pediment of the temple, the copy of the statue of goddess Athena, the votive tablet on which is written that the temple is dedicated to the goddess Aphaia and some parts of statues, vessels and tools. In the entry, there is a representation of the templeThe -must see for Aigina island visitors- temple is just 8 km from the house.
107 locals recommend
Temple of Aphaia
107 locals recommend
The 480-500BC well-preserved remains of the impressive Temple of (Athena) Aphaia are standing on a pine & olive trees covered hill, enjoying far reaching views over the Saronic Gulf. The temple's pediments were originally decorated with splendid Trojan War sculptures, most of which were stolen in the 19th century, found today at Munich's Glyptothek. In the exhibition next to the Temple, you’ll find the reconstructed section of the pediment of the temple, the copy of the statue of goddess Athena, the votive tablet on which is written that the temple is dedicated to the goddess Aphaia and some parts of statues, vessels and tools. In the entry, there is a representation of the templeThe -must see for Aigina island visitors- temple is just 8 km from the house.
The bishop of Pentapolis, Nektarios, built the monastery between 1904 and 1910 and he dedicated it to the Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit existing as one God). The holy man lived there and died in 1920. Later, in 1961, he was canonized. Saint Nektarios is the most recent Greek Orthodox saint and one of the most miracle-working saints of the Orthodox Christian faith. His remains are preserved in the feminine monastery of the Trinity, where people can visit his room and his grave, too. The new church of Saint Nektarios, next to the old monastery, is one of the biggest churches in the Balkan Peninsula
30 locals recommend
Cathedral Of Saint Nectarios
12 Διογένους
30 locals recommend
The bishop of Pentapolis, Nektarios, built the monastery between 1904 and 1910 and he dedicated it to the Trinity (the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit existing as one God). The holy man lived there and died in 1920. Later, in 1961, he was canonized. Saint Nektarios is the most recent Greek Orthodox saint and one of the most miracle-working saints of the Orthodox Christian faith. His remains are preserved in the feminine monastery of the Trinity, where people can visit his room and his grave, too. The new church of Saint Nektarios, next to the old monastery, is one of the biggest churches in the Balkan Peninsula
The home & studio of acclaimed Greek sculptor Christos Capralos (1909-1993) near Livadi has been turned into a museum displaying a number of his powerful works
Nikou Kazantzaki
Nikou Kazantzaki
The home & studio of acclaimed Greek sculptor Christos Capralos (1909-1993) near Livadi has been turned into a museum displaying a number of his powerful works

Parks & Nature

From the fishing village of Perdika, situated 9km south of Aigina Town you can catch a small boat (~8') to the nearby small island of Moni. The island is a nature reserve and you can enjoy swimming at its tree-lined beach crystal clear waters. The island has no other permanent inhabitants but deers, wild goats and peacocks ;-)
14 locals recommend
Moni Eginas
14 locals recommend
From the fishing village of Perdika, situated 9km south of Aigina Town you can catch a small boat (~8') to the nearby small island of Moni. The island is a nature reserve and you can enjoy swimming at its tree-lined beach crystal clear waters. The island has no other permanent inhabitants but deers, wild goats and peacocks ;-)
The project 'Paths of Culture' is the result of the collaborations between the 'Society for the environment & cultural heritage', the Municipality of Aigina, Active Citizens of Aigina and 'Anavasi' Greek Cycling & Hiking Association of Aigina. The project involves selecting and signposting a series of routes that offer hikers the opportunity to discover & protect the island's beautiful landscape of unspoiled nature and rich historical heritage. There are 9 trails, we encourage you to explore them all One worth following is Trail 3-"Ancient Eleonas", a 5.8km easy/moderate circular trail, starting & ending at Marathonas Beach B. That trails offers you the opportunity to see the traditional settlements of Kapotides & Pachia Rachi, the Byzantine era water tank and the millennium-old Olive Grove. For more information please visit: http://www.monopatiapolitismou.gr/cms/?p=786&lang=en
10 locals recommend
Pachia Rachi
10 locals recommend
The project 'Paths of Culture' is the result of the collaborations between the 'Society for the environment & cultural heritage', the Municipality of Aigina, Active Citizens of Aigina and 'Anavasi' Greek Cycling & Hiking Association of Aigina. The project involves selecting and signposting a series of routes that offer hikers the opportunity to discover & protect the island's beautiful landscape of unspoiled nature and rich historical heritage. There are 9 trails, we encourage you to explore them all One worth following is Trail 3-"Ancient Eleonas", a 5.8km easy/moderate circular trail, starting & ending at Marathonas Beach B. That trails offers you the opportunity to see the traditional settlements of Kapotides & Pachia Rachi, the Byzantine era water tank and the millennium-old Olive Grove. For more information please visit: http://www.monopatiapolitismou.gr/cms/?p=786&lang=en