Where to Stay in the Saronic Islands: Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Spetses
The Saronic islands lie just off Athens. Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses are 40 minutes to 2 hours by boat from Piraeus, so they are perfect for a short island break or for the end of a trip on the mainland.
Where to stay: choose your base
- Aegina – the closest island to Athens, with pistachio groves, the Temple of Aphaia and the fish tavernas of Perdika.
- Agistri – a small, quiet island of pine forests and clear water, a short hop from Aegina.
- Poros – a green island facing Galatas on the Peloponnese coast, easy to combine with Nafplio and Epidaurus.
- Hydra – car-free, with stone mansions climbing above a beautiful harbour.
- Spetses – pine forests, captains’ mansions and horse carriages, also reached from Kosta near Porto Heli.
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How to get to the Saronic islands
Ferries and fast boats leave Piraeus for all the islands every day. Poros can also be reached by small ferry from Galatas, and Spetses by water taxi from Kosta near Porto Heli. We can arrange a private transfer from Athens airport or the city to the port.
What to do
- Visit the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina and taste the island’s pistachios.
- Eat fresh fish in Perdika and swim at the islet of Moni.
- Walk the car-free lanes of Hydra and swim off the rocks below the town.
- Climb to the clock tower of Poros for the view over the strait.
- Take a horse carriage around the old harbour of Spetses.
Frequently asked questions
Which Saronic island is closest to Athens?
Aegina, about 40 minutes by fast boat from Piraeus.
Are there cars on Hydra?
No. Hydra is car-free: you walk, take a water taxi, or porters carry your luggage from the port.
Can I visit more than one island?
Yes. Boats link the islands, and day cruises from Piraeus visit Aegina, Poros and Hydra in one day.
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