Guidebook for Kipseli
Sightseeing
Built c. 500 BCE and very well preserved, the temple was dedicated to a goddess exclusive to Aigina. 160m above sea level, with spectacular views. A small museum on the ground details the history of the site, including fragments from the previous temples. Entrance with ticket, available on site until 4 PM.
107 locals recommend
Temple of Aphaia
Built c. 500 BCE and very well preserved, the temple was dedicated to a goddess exclusive to Aigina. 160m above sea level, with spectacular views. A small museum on the ground details the history of the site, including fragments from the previous temples. Entrance with ticket, available on site until 4 PM.
A mountain walking path takes you past 37 remaining small shrines from Aigina's medieval capital, which once boasted 365, one for each day of the year. A beautiful walk for morning or late afternoon. No fee for entry.
Paleas Choras
Paleas ChorasA mountain walking path takes you past 37 remaining small shrines from Aigina's medieval capital, which once boasted 365, one for each day of the year. A beautiful walk for morning or late afternoon. No fee for entry.
From Perdika's harbour, you can take a cheap 10-minute boat ride to nearby island Moni, which has wonderful swimming spots and wild peacock and deer. Perdika also has many good seafood restaurants.
37 locals recommend
Perdika
From Perdika's harbour, you can take a cheap 10-minute boat ride to nearby island Moni, which has wonderful swimming spots and wild peacock and deer. Perdika also has many good seafood restaurants.
Nectarios of Aigina was officially recognized as an Orthodox saint in 1961. He is widely beloved on the island, and the monastery that bears his name is a place of religious pilgrimage for many.
15 locals recommend
St. Nektarios Monastery - Holy Trinity Aigina
Nectarios of Aigina was officially recognized as an Orthodox saint in 1961. He is widely beloved on the island, and the monastery that bears his name is a place of religious pilgrimage for many.
Entertainment & Activities
An open-air cinema in the heart of Aigina—one of our favourite summer pastimes! Find featured films on billboards near the harbour, calling 22970 26331, or https://www.facebook.com/AnesisCinema.
Aiakou
AiakouAn open-air cinema in the heart of Aigina—one of our favourite summer pastimes! Find featured films on billboards near the harbour, calling 22970 26331, or https://www.facebook.com/AnesisCinema.
Food Scene
“The Olive” is tucked away in the streets of Aigina. It offers really good Greek food with a slight twist, in a quiet back yard. Great for outdoor dining without the bustle of the harbour.
Koumoundourou
Koumoundourou“The Olive” is tucked away in the streets of Aigina. It offers really good Greek food with a slight twist, in a quiet back yard. Great for outdoor dining without the bustle of the harbour.
Essentials
A large and well-stocked supermarket on the main road between the house and the town of Aigina. Good selection, good prices; it's our go-to place. Map location is approximate.
Kipselis
KipselisA large and well-stocked supermarket on the main road between the house and the town of Aigina. Good selection, good prices; it's our go-to place. Map location is approximate.