Apollo
Hotel is in Aegina, the nearest island to Athens, is
the renowned jewel of the Saronic Gulf, from prehistory to our day.
Its port with the fine Neoclassical buildings is dominated by the
sight of the famous ancient column of the temple of god Apollo,
a remnant of the times when the island had been the greatest naval
force of Hellas. Today a walk from the fish-market to the house
o N. Kazantzakis is worthwhile.
The wonderful sunset at the seaside of Marathonas leads to the picturesque
fishing village of Perdika where one can enjoy fresh fish in any
of its family owned taverns.
At the center of the island the famous pistachio trees characterize
the landscape chosen also for the building of the monumental church
of the patron saint of the island, St. Nectarios. A visit to the
nearby churches of the early Christian era situated on the hill
of Paleohora is recommended.
Ag. Marina provides the possibility of both day-time swimming with
a variety of sea sporting activities and a rich night life. The
crown of the area, the temple of Afea (6th c. B.B.) –built
overlooking the Saronic Gulf is one of the best preserved temples
of antiquity.