{"id":4494,"date":"2025-02-20T13:40:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T11:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/destinations\/%region%\/agia-marina-aigina\/"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T10:43:18","slug":"agia-marina-aigina","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/destinations\/saronic\/agia-marina-aigina\/","title":{"rendered":"Agia Marina"},"content":{"rendered":"    \n    <div class=\"section-msf\"  style=\"\">\n        \n        <div class=\"wp-block-columns msf-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section-id-msf-21\">\n            \n            <div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center msf-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex theme-align-right\">\n                \n                <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n                    <div class=\"content-mfs-section\">\n                        <div class=\"text-content-mfs-section\">\n                            <h3>An oasis close to Athens<\/h3>\n<p>Meet Agia Marina, the quaint port of Aegina. A charming village known for its stunning sandy beaches and crystal-clear, emerald waters. A perfect destination for sun lovers, Agia Marina is a place filled with history, natural beauty, and authentic island spirit. Just about 30 minutes from the port of Piraeus, Agia Marina is the ideal spot for a refreshing getaway\u2014a short escape from your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>Let the picturesque alleys enchant you, unwind on the beautiful beaches, explore ancient monuments that reveal the island\u2019s glorious past, and savor local flavors at traditional tavernas.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                      \n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n                    <div class=\"msf-media\">\n                                            <div class=\"responsive-container-media\">\n                            <!-- SVG with video inside -->\n                            <svg class=\"svg-video\" width=\"667\" height=\"459\" viewBox=\"0 0 667 459\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                <defs>\n                                    <clipPath id=\"videoClipPath-section-id-msf-21\">\n                                        <path d=\"M0 0H437.5C564.249 0 667 102.751 667 229.5V229.5C667 356.249 564.249 459 437.5 459H0V0Z\" \/>\n                                    <\/clipPath>\n                                <\/defs>\n                                <foreignObject width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\">\n                                    <video class=\"responsive-video responsive-video-svg\" autoplay loop muted playsinline style=\"clip-path: url(#videoClipPath-section-id-msf-21);-webkit-clip-path: url(#videoClipPath-section-id-msf-21);\">\n                                        <source src=\"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/agia-marina.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n                                        Your browser does not support the video tag.\n                                    <\/video>\n                                <\/foreignObject>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>  \n                                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"section-beaches-sights\"  style=\"\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-columns beaches-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"section-id-beaches-sights-78\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow destination-column-informations\">\n                <div class=\"destinations-informations-main-title\">\n                    <p class=\"destinations-informations-each-title destinations-informations-each-title-0 active-info\" id=\"each-row540\"><span>Beaches<\/span><\/p><p class=\"destinations-informations-each-title destinations-informations-each-title-1\" id=\"each-row541\"><span>Sights<\/span><\/p><p class=\"destinations-informations-each-title destinations-informations-each-title-2\" id=\"each-row542\"><span>Gastronomical Experiences<\/span><\/p>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"destinations-informations-main-content\">\n                    <div class=\"destination-information-slider each-row540 active-info-view\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-1 each-row541\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-agia-marina-aegina-kleidi-klima.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Beaches<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Kleidi \/ Klima Beach<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">An isolated and serene beach. Kleidi, also known as Klima, is a sandy stretch with high hills and crystal-clear waters. A peaceful place for those seeking quiet and relaxation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-3 each-row543\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-agia-marina-aegina-aiginitissa.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Beaches<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Aeginitissa<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">One of the most popular beaches in Aegina. Aeginitissa is known for its lush vegetation, with eucalyptus trees reaching all the way to the shore.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-4 each-row544\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-agia-marina-aegina-moni-paralia.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Beaches<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Moni Beach<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Located near the Monastery of Saint Nektarios, Moni Beach offers a tranquil atmosphere and emerald, crystal-clear waters\u2014ideal for those seeking peace and natural beauty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destination-information-slider each-row541\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-0 each-row540\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-agia-marina-aegina-temple-of-afea.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Sights<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">The Temple of Aphaia (or Afea)<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">The Temple of Aphaia was built around the 5th century B.C. and is one of the oldest and most significant monuments in Greece. It is located on the top of a hill, offering a stunning panoramic view of the Aegean Sea.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-1 each-row541\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-agia-marina-aegina-agios-nektarios.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Sights<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Agios Nektarios Monastery<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">One of the most important religious destinations in Greece and a world-renowned monastery. Built in a picturesque location, it is dedicated to Agios Nektarios, one of the most revered Orthodox Saints in the country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-2 each-row542\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-agia-marina-aegina-olive-groves.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Sights<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Eleonas (Olive Groves)<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">The olive groves of Aegina, dating back to around the 7th century B.C., are among the oldest cultivated areas in Greece. Walk along the paths of Eleonas, admire the centuries-old olive trees, and learn about the production of Aegina\u2019s renowned olive oil.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-3 each-row543\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aegina-kazantzakis.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Sights<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Kazantzakis Museum<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Located in the house where Nikos Kazantzakis once lived, the museum is dedicated to the renowned author of &#8220;Life and Times of Alexis Zorbas&#8221;. Visitors can see his desk, read original manuscripts, and view personal belongings that shed light on his life and work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-4 each-row544\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aegina-markellos.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Sights<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Markellos Tower (also known as Bourtzi)<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Situated in the capital of Aegina, this historic tower reflects the island\u2019s glorious past and offers a magical view. Built in 1802, it is named after Spyros Markellos, one of the leaders of the Greek Revolution.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-5 each-row545\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aegina-didaskalio.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Sights<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Einardio School<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">One of the most iconic Kapodistrian-era buildings in Aegina and the first neoclassical structure in Greece. It holds historical significance as the location of the first educational institution for training future teachers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destination-information-slider each-row542\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-0 each-row540\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-aegina-agia-marina-food-2.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Gastronomical Experiences<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Pistachios of Aegina<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Famous for their exceptional taste and quality, Aegina\u2019s pistachios are used in a variety of recipes\u2014from desserts to pasteli (a traditional sesame and honey bar).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-1 each-row541\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-aegina-agia-marina-food-1.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Gastronomical Experiences<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Olive Oil<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Aegina produces high-quality olive oil, essential in Greek cuisine. It\u2019s widely used in cooking, salads, and sauces.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-2 each-row542\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-aegina-agia-marina-food-2.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Gastronomical Experiences<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Katsoules<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">A must-try local delicacy in Aegina, katsoules are a type of fish found in the region. While they can be found elsewhere, the psarolivada (fishing grounds) around Aegina offer an ideal habitat, making them especially flavorful.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-3 each-row543\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-aegina-agia-marina-food-2.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Gastronomical Experiences<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Local Varieties of Wine<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Aegina produces wine mainly for local consumption, including the well-known Retsina of Aegina, made from native grape varieties<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-content destinations-informations-each-content-4 each-row544\"><div class=\"destinations-informations-each-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/magic-sea-ferries-aegina-agia-marina-food-2.jpg');\"><\/div><div class=\"dest-info-content\"><div class=\"dest-info-content-inner\"><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-main-title\">Gastronomical Experiences<\/h4><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading dest-info-title\">Honey<\/h3><p class=\"dest-info-text\">Renowned for its rich taste and aroma, Aegina\u2019s high-quality honey is used in desserts, beverages, and marinades.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A perfect destination for sun lovers, Agia Marina is a place filled with history, natural beauty, and authentic island spirit.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7794,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"region":[91],"class_list":["post-4494","destination","type-destination","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","region-saronic"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/4494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/destination"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/4494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8579,"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination\/4494\/revisions\/8579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7794"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magicseaferries.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=4494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}