Aegena, Greece

Aegina is one of the islands in the Saronic Gulf, just outside Athens. Many Athenians have summerhouses on this pretty island, and it is a perfect destination for whose who want a nice holiday by the sea and also do a bit of sightseeing.

The people of this island have always been involved with the sea: either as fishermen, sailors or shipbuilders. Some are also farmers, and they grow olives, pistachio nuts and fruit.
According to mythology, Aegina was a beautiful princess with whom Zeus fell in love with. In order to be alone with her, he took her to this unin-habited island, and they had a son, Aeacus, who became the first king.

The villages and surroundings on Aegina are lovely, so it is well worth it to explore the island.Because of its important position in antiquity there are still many ancient sites to see, the most famous being the temple of Athena Aphaia from the 6th century BC.