Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Aegina

Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. Tradition derives the name from Aegina the mother of the hero Aeacus, who was born on the island and became its king. During ancient times Aegina was a rival of Athens, the great sea power of the era. (By Wikipedia)

Here are some pictures that I took while I was on vacation: 

Monastery of Agios Nectarios, dedicated to Saint Nectarios, a recent saint of the Greek Orthodox Church. (By Wikipedia)


Temple of Aphaea, dedicated to its namesake, a goddess who was later associated with Athena, the temple was part of a pre-Christian, equilateral holy triangle of temples including the Athenian Parthenon and the temple of Poseidon at Sounion. (By Wikipedia)


View from Apollo Resort.






Aegina Fistiki Fest 2017-A Celebration of the Aegina Pistachio

http://www.discoveraegina.gr/en/modern-aegina/activities-aegina/1070/


Marina of Perdika, Aegina.





Sfakiani pita (pie). You can also find it here.

Local beer.



The Venetian era Markellos tower.






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