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Agistri Island
Area: 8 sq. mil. Population: 1.000
Agistri is
located about 20 miles south of Athens and about 5 miles from
the major island of Aegina. There is direct ferryboat service
from Pireaus, the port of Athens. Fast, large catamaran
ferries make the trip in less than one hour; also, there are
the more frequent conventional ferries that take about 2
hours. There is also ferry and water taxi service available
from Aegina to Agistri.
Agistri is
small - approximately 8 square miles. The year-round
population of the island is less than 1000. Summer tourists
(mainly from throughout Europe) add another 2000 or so. The
active season is mid-April to mid-October.
The vaction
rental is located in the town of Milos. The village has small
hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and a bakery to meet basic
needs. Virtually anything you might need for a visit on the
island is available within a short walking distance.
Agistri's
other major village, Skala, is approximately a mile away. It
is attuned to the singles scene and has many shops,
restaurants and bars that offer a change from the relative
quiet of Milos. Although there is a small bus that operates
between the two villages, the walk is pleasant on either the
inland road or the beach road. |