Agistri

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.