Experience the best of Saronic Gulf Islands
The Saronic Gulf Islands are a group of Greek islands near Athens, among them Aegina, Hydra, Poros and Spetses, linked by short ferry rides.
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The Saronic Gulf Islands lie in the sea between Athens and the Peloponnese, close enough to be reached from Piraeus by ferry or hydrofoil. Aegina, the nearest large island, has the Temple of Aphaia, a Doric temple set among pines, and a harbour town of fishing boats and pistachio sellers. Hydra, where cars are not used, is a rocky island of stone mansions built by sea captains, with donkeys and water taxis doing the carrying.
Poros is separated from the mainland by a narrow strait, with a clock tower above the town and a lemon forest across the water at Galatas. Spetses, the furthest, is a pine-covered island of horse-drawn carriages and a grand waterfront, and with Hydra it sent fleets to the war of independence in 1821. Salamis, close to Athens, lies in the bay where a Greek fleet defeated the Persians in 480 BC.
Seafood tavernas line the harbours, serving fresh grilled fish, octopus and Spetsiotiko, a local fish baked with tomato and herbs. Aegina is known for its pistachios and Hydra for almond sweets. Summers are hot and dry, with the meltemi wind blowing, and late spring and September are gentler.
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Questions about Saronic Gulf Islands
- What is there to do in Saronic Gulf Islands?
- We list 109 experiences in Saronic Gulf Islands. The largest groups are day trips (26), city tours (6).
- What is the most popular experience in Saronic Gulf Islands?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Swim-Stops, Greek Meal and Sunset", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,716 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Saronic Gulf Islands take?
- The typical experience in Saronic Gulf Islands lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Saronic Gulf Islands?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 90% of the 109 experiences we hold for Saronic Gulf Islands. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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