Two Nights in Agia Marina, Aegina
Aside from the fact that this town has the same name as me (so cool!), this trip to Aegina was amazing!
I am hoping that by reading about my trip it will inspire you to go on your own adventure to Agia Marina Aegina.
Agia Marina Aegina
After picking up my uncle from the Athens airport, we headed straight to Piraeus to catch the ferry to Aegina.
We had some time to kill before boarding, so we grabbed gyros for lunch—a classic pre-ferry move.
When it came time to board, my uncle and I got out of the car and walked on as foot passengers. Pretty standard if you’ve ever taken a Greek car ferry: they pack the cars very tightly, so the fewer people needing to squeeze out after parking, the better.
Once on board, we climbed up to the top deck to enjoy the sea breeze. The ride from Piraeus to Aegina Town takes about 45 minutes—just long enough to feel like you’re slipping into island life.
Arriving in Agia Marina
We docked in Aegina Town and then made the 20-minute drive across the island to Agia Marina. I still get a kick out of staying in a place that shares my name. (It’s named after St. Marina, my patron saint in the Orthodox Church, which makes it even cooler.)
My siblings had taken a passenger-only ferry directly to Agia Marina, so we met up with them and checked into our hotel before heading out for our first afternoon adventure.
A Seafront Stroll & Some Needed Journaling
We changed into beachwear and hiked down the seafront trail to a swimming spot—formerly a restaurant, now just an easygoing place to hang out, sunbathe, and swim.
I didn’t end up swimming. I was in a bad mood (travel isn’t all sunshine and aesthetic moments, even in the most beautiful places), so I sat on the rocks with my book and journal instead.
Honestly, it helped. A lot. I’m a big believer that you shouldn’t discount how you’re feeling just because you’re “supposed” to be having fun.
By the time dinner rolled around, I felt much more like myself.
Dinner, Moonlit Cliffs & a Surprise Dance Moment
Getting into town for dinner was… an adventure.
At one point, we accidentally drove down a dead-end street with no space to turn around. Thankfully, my mom is an absolute wizard at maneuvering in tight Greek village lanes, and we escaped without a scratch.
We found parking and wandered through town.
Agia Marina is touristy, sure, but nowhere near the level of places like Zakynthos. It still has that laid-back island vibe.
We chose a restaurant perched on the cliffside and ate with the most gorgeous full moon rising over the water.
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After dinner, on our walk back, we stumbled upon some musicians playing in the street while kids danced nearby. We planned to just watch—until they started playing my song.
Ikariotiko.
It’s the one Greek dance I actually learned in Greece. I even know two variations most people don’t, which makes me feel extra cool.
So, of course, I had to jump in.
Not only did I join—I ended up leading the whole dance. The singer didn’t totally know the lyric order, but he was still great, and the band kept a perfect rhythm.
It was SO MUCH FUN. And yes, I Greek danced in flip-flops. Not easy. Very proud.
We made our way back to the hotel, tired, full, and super happy.
Visiting Saint Nektarios Monastery
The next morning, we had breakfast at the hotel and then drove up into the hills to visit Saint Nektarios Monastery.
“Beautiful” doesn’t even begin to describe it.
The monastery itself is peaceful and serene, and the grand cathedral next door is absolutely stunning.
If you’re ever in Aegina, put this at the top of your list.
A Boat Tour & Heading Back to the Mainland
The rest of the day was spent on a boat tour to the nearby islands—an experience I loved so much I wrote a separate post about it (read it here).
After two nights on Aegina, we packed up and drove back to catch the ferry to the mainland, returning to our family’s house in the Peloponnese.
This trip was so much fun and I hoped it inspired you to go on your own adventure to the Greek island of Aegina!
