Agistri
island Greece is located in the Saronic Gulf only 45 minutes sailing time from
the Athens port of Piraeus. A regular ferry service to the mainland makes
Agistri a very popular weekend retreat for Athenians. Largely unspoilt, it's a
tiny island with few good beaches. Most visitors stay in the main port of Skala
which has many restaurants and the best beach.
The
pine-covered Greek island of Agistri is probably the least known Saronic
island. That makes it ideal for those who seek relaxation and peace. It is the
perfect place for families with children or couples looking for a romantic time
to enjoy the sandy beaches and the crystal shallow blue waters or go for a walk
in the woods.
Beaches of
Agistri
Skala beach
Skala is
the island's main tourist centre despite it being the capital. It's also the
main port of Agistri where most visitors choose to stay and here are the
majority of hotels and holiday apartments.A bustling little place for such a
small island Skala also has many restaurants and bars, both around the beach
which lies to the north of the harbour, and in the village itself. Skala beach
is quite narrow, just a couple of rows of sun loungers at the deepest part, but
it is quite long with a variety of water sports.
Halikiada
beach
South of
the harbour at Skala a scenic path threads past some modern villas at Skiliri
and beyond the Agistri Club Hotel to the secluded beach at Halikiada.It takes
about 20 minutes to walk to what became the first official naturist beach in
Greece. Strong Saronic currents keep the waters here turquoise clear and clean
while the beach is mostly pebble and rock. There are no facilities.
Milos beach
The only
road out of Skala heads north along the coast to the island capital and port at
Milos or Mylos, also called Megalochori.The road is lined with restaurants,
rooms to let, isolated shingle coves and the occasional long, flat stretch of
stone.Milos is a quiet village of stone-built houses sitting on a steep hill
above the small harbour and a tiny, man made beach. It has a few basic
tavernas, shops and traditional kafenion.West of Milos, walking trails lead
into the pine covered hillside and to the village of Metochi with a small
chapel and splendid views.On the coast road a sign points to Dragonera beach, a
favourite spot for casual campers where a cantina opens in the summer.
Religious
feasts & festivals
August 15th
There is a
large panigiri on August 15th in the small church of Panagia in Metohi. This
church is accessible on trek.
July 1st
On July
1st, visitors can attend the feast in the church of Agioi Anargyroi. This is
the lovely white and blue church above the beach of Skala.
July 7th
On July
7th, there is the feast of Agia Kyriaki in Limenaria, Agistri island.
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