More on the Saronic Gulf Islands
Close to Athens, Greece, the Saronic Gulf islands offer quick getaways from the city for both tourists and Greeks. Enjoy Hydra, Spetses, Poros, and others, all easily reachable by hydrofoil or ferry. Find out about transportation, accomodations, dining, and sightseeing.
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Spetses - Hotels - Palaeo Limani - Polymenakos Apartments
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
Voyage to Kythera
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
Sightseeing - Archaeological Museum
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Raikos Hotel
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Pitsinades Guest Hotel
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
Kythera, Island of the Celestial Aphrodite
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Kythera - Our Vacation
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
The Antikythera Mechanism
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Aegina of the Saronic Isles - General Info
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
Saronic Gulf Islands
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Aegina - Photo Gallery
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
Hydra - Island of the Week
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
Aegina - Island of the Week
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Agistri
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Spetses - The Greek Island of Spetses - Travel to the Greek Island of Spetses
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
Spetses - The Greek Island of Spetses - Travel to the Greek Island of Spetses
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
Voyage to Kythera
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
Sightseeing - Archaeological Museum
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Raikos Hotel
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Pitsinades Guest Hotel
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
Kythera, Island of the Celestial Aphrodite
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Kythera - Our Vacation
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
Hydra Information
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Aegina of the Saronic Isles - General Info
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
Saronic Gulf Islands
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Aegina - Photo Gallery
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
Hydra - Island of the Week
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
Aegina - Island of the Week
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Agistri
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Spetses - Hotels - Palaeo Limani - Polymenakos Apartments
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
The Antikythera Mechanism
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Hydra Information
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Spetses - Hotels - Palaeo Limani - Polymenakos Apartments
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
Agistri
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Aegina - Island of the Week
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Hydra - Island of the Week
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
Aegina - Photo Gallery
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
Saronic Gulf Islands
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Aegina of the Saronic Isles - General Info
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
The Antikythera Mechanism
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Hydra Information
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Kythera - Our Vacation
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
Kythera, Island of the Celestial Aphrodite
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Pitsinades Guest Hotel
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
Raikos Hotel
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Sightseeing - Archaeological Museum
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Voyage to Kythera
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
Spetses - The Greek Island of Spetses - Travel to the Greek Island of Spetses
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
Spetses - The Greek Island of Spetses - Travel to the Greek Island of Spetses
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
The Greek island of Spetses is a favorite for Greeks and tourists alike. Pine forests cloak much of the island, and a multitude of traditional, horse-drawn carriages draw visitors through the old buildings of the port.
Agistri
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Little-known island in the Saronic Gulf is easy to get to, but offers a remote paradise that was even used as a hideout for one Greek assassin.
Aegina - Island of the Week
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Enjoy enchanting Aegina (Aigina, Egine) and its delightful temple among the pines.
Hydra - Island of the Week
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
From your About.com Guide. Kept untouched from modern transportation or architecture, Hydra is a haven for both travellers and artists.
Aegina - Photo Gallery
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
See the Temple of Aphaia, backstreet ironwork, and the largest church in Greece.
Saronic Gulf Islands
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Nicely illustrated, informative look at Aigina, Poros, Spetses, and Hydra, including useful phone numbers. From Aegean Cruises.
Aegina of the Saronic Isles - General Info
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
You can almost taste the pistachios growing on Aegina as you are guided through the island's museums and villages in this thorough site from Dilos.
The Antikythera Mechanism
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Scuba diving information for divers on this small islet across from Kythera, where the amazing ancient computer was found.
Hydra Information
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Hotels, restaurants, sightseeing and more from this locally-based webpage.
Kythera - Our Vacation
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
This is a delightful, information- and photo-packed account of an 8-week stay on Kythera. Deciding whether to go? Look at this one. From Ian & Julia Highton.
Kythera, Island of the Celestial Aphrodite
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Kytherians love their island, and this well-produced personal page is an example. Photos, general info.
Pitsinades Guest Hotel
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
From Greekhotel. Charming group of houses located in the medieval village of Pitsinades. Open June - Sep't only.
Raikos Hotel
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Just outside Kythera town, pleasant Cycladic-style architecture. About $70 for a double, including breakfast, high season slightly more.
Sightseeing - Archaeological Museum
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Basic information on Kythera's museum, which includes Minoan artifacts from Palaiopolis.
Voyage to Kythera
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
General useful information plus a great selection of online Kytherian music.
Spetses - Hotels - Palaeo Limani - Polymenakos Apartments
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.
Minimal info on these apartments on Spetses.