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Located in the Saronic Gulf close to Athens but not part of the hustle and bustle, Aegina is developing very rapidly as one of the top tourist attractions of Greece, and if time is limited makes a pleasant day trip from the bigger city, but is also geared for longer vacations and offers, apart from sunny skies and the usual tourist attractions, the famous Doric temple of Aphaia.
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 Car ferries and excursion boats from Piraeus’s main harbour carry passengers to Aegina, and hydrofoils from the main harbour and Marina Zea harbour which are faster, but about 10% more expensive, also serve the island. Buses and taxis are available, and bicycles and mopeds are can be rented. Organised tours are also available and offer various options. Ferry and boat excursions are available.
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Eleftherios Venizelos is the closest airport to Aegina and is located in Athens. From the airport there is a shuttle bus to the Port of Piraeus, and taxi service, and at Piraeus several ferries and hydrofoils are waiting to whisk you away to the beautiful Island of Aegina.
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