Saronic Islands
spetses
Spetses is a historic and cosmopolitan island in the Saronic Gulf, known for its naval tradition and elegant architecture. Located near the Argolis region, it is a popular destination for short trips ...
agistri
Agistri is a small, lush island in the Saronic Gulf, very close to Aegina and easily accessible from Piraeus. It is known for its natural beauty, pine forests reaching down to the sea, and a peaceful ...
poros
Poros, this lush and beautiful island, is located in the southwestern part of the Saronic Gulf and directly opposite the coasts of the Peloponnese. Its name means passage and is not coincidental, as t...
hydra
Hydra is one of the most picturesque and historic islands in the Saronic Gulf, known for its unique architecture and the absence of motor vehicles. Located close to Attica, it is a popular destination...
aegina
Aegina is one of the closest islands to Athens and a popular destination for short getaways. Located in the Saronic Gulf, it combines history, natural beauty, and easy accessibility, with daily ferry ...
methana
Methana is a volcanic peninsula in the Saronic Gulf, near the Peloponnese. It is characterized by strong geological interest, as it is part of an active volcanic arc with hot springs, craters, and vol...
salamina
Salamina is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf, located very close to Attica, opposite Piraeus. It is a densely populated area that plays an important role in both the history and modern daily lif...
spetses
Spetses is a historic and cosmopolitan island in the Saronic Gulf, known for its naval tradition and elegant architecture. Located near the Argolis region, it is a popular destination for short trips ...
agistri
Agistri is a small, lush island in the Saronic Gulf, very close to Aegina and easily accessible from Piraeus. It is known for its natural beauty, pine forests reaching down to the sea, and a peaceful ...
poros
Poros, this lush and beautiful island, is located in the southwestern part of the Saronic Gulf and directly opposite the coasts of the Peloponnese. Its name means passage and is not coincidental, as t...
hydra
Hydra is one of the most picturesque and historic islands in the Saronic Gulf, known for its unique architecture and the absence of motor vehicles. Located close to Attica, it is a popular destination...
aegina
Aegina is one of the closest islands to Athens and a popular destination for short getaways. Located in the Saronic Gulf, it combines history, natural beauty, and easy accessibility, with daily ferry ...
methana
Methana is a volcanic peninsula in the Saronic Gulf, near the Peloponnese. It is characterized by strong geological interest, as it is part of an active volcanic arc with hot springs, craters, and vol...
About Saronic Islands
Within easy reach of the capital, the Saronic Islands are popular not only with Athenians, but with people from all over the world. Despite their proximity to Athens and to one another, each island retains its own individual features.
Aegina, rich in archaeological finds and monuments, ideal for a delightful daytrip from Piraeus. Spetses, outstanding scenery, distinctive architecture, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Hydra, a place for inspiration for artists where cars are not allowed to spoil the magic; donkeys are used for getting around. Poros, island of the lemon forest, closer to Peloponese, welcomes the visitors with an amazing view of the port.
