3 get-away destinations close to Athens
Hydra, Poros, Aegina: What do they have in common? These three beautiful islands are the 3 best and closest get-away destinations in Athens.
Hydra, Poros, Aegina: What do they have in common? These three beautiful islands are the 3 best and closest get-away destinations in Athens.
Where did the names of the Argosaronic islands come from? Ancient gods, mythical kings and kingdoms, emblematic figures of history, morphological as well as geological features, inspired the name of many Greek islands. What does "poros" mean? What was Aegina? Is Hydra related to the word water? We travel to the interesting nomenclature of the Argosaronic islands and explore their etymologies.
The success of a trip, however brief it may be, is not about if you have had fun. It also includes souvenirs on your trip, which you put in your suitcases and remind you of the place you visited.
Many flagship films of the golden age of Greek cinema were filmed in the islands of the Argosaronic Gulft and are being screened to this day. Let's remember and get nostalgic! Like old Greek cinema... in the Argosaronic!
The islands of Argosaronikos have lent their beautiful locations to the backdrop of many of our favorite Greek movies. Let's remember and get nostalgic! Like old Greek cinema... in the Argosaronic!
If you didn't visit the Argosaronic islands during the summer, the otherwise... indifferent October could not have reserved a better finale than the first official holiday of the autumn season. This year October 28th falls on a Friday and that means a whole three days ideal for a wonderful getaway. When the weather is also an ally, what could be better than an excursion to an island without many people? In an autumn setting and especially near Athens?
Poros is an island that won't disappoint you, no matter the time of year you choose to visit. In fact, autumn suits Poros exceptionally well. So, if you're looking for a destination for an autumn getaway before winter arrives, you're on the right track. Don't forget that you also have the option to explore Poros through the One Day Cruise.
The Saronic Sea and the coasts of the Argosaronic Islands are famous for their scenic beauty, while they are just a stone's throw from Athens. However, they also hide some... dark spots. No one can imagine that there are 54 shipwrecks scattered at the bottom of the Argosaronic Sea, which have been the subject of divers' research.
Multiple parallel stories of shipwrecks "sleep" silently at the bottom of the Argosaronic Sea, much more than anyone imagines.
The list of wrecks that occupy a piece of the Argosaronic seabed seems to have no end. Here are the most recent shipwrecks in our country's maritime history.
The islands of Argosaronikos are full of monuments and archaeological sites. Places and exhibits worth seeing. Whether you are a history lover or not. Here are some of the choices you have for each island. In addition we provide you with information on the museums of the Argosaronic Gulf.
In addition to wonderful seas and traditional taverns, the Argosaronic Islands have great sights. Here, you will find some of the most important attractions to put on your list.
Every trip, big or small, creates expectations. By choosing a one-day cruise in the Saronic Gulf of One Day Cruise, you are sure to have fun. See what else you can get: