The town was the island capital until 1826 but was abandoned after Greece gained independence from the Turks and has been deserted every since. A partly paved road nearby leads to the 17th century convent of Chryssonleondissa which is worth a visit for its spectacular views.Ībout kilometre further east along the road from Agios Nektarios you’ll find the medieval ghost town of Paleohora, built on a hilltop in the 9th century as a refuge for islanders plagued by marauding pirates. It was built to honour a miracle-working hermit monk, Anastasios Kefalas, who died in 1920 and was canonised 41 years later (the first Greek Orthodox saint of the 20th century). Your day’s exploration of the island might begin with a trip out towards Agia Marina, stopping half way along the route to admire the impressive bronze and white church of Agios Nektarios which is one of the biggest places of worship in the whole of Greece.
Prices depend on the model and condition of the vehicle as well as the duration of the rental period. Many hotels both in the capital and in Agia Marina also provide a vehicle rental service for guests. There are several offices behind the main waterfront in Aegina Town where you can rent a car, jeep, moped or mountain bike. But you may wish to hire a car or moped for at least a day or two of your stay here so you can explore the island at leisure.
Buses also run to the beach resorts of Perdika in the south west and Souvlava on the north coast. If you want to explore Aegina and getting around the island, car hire is not essential as frequent buses connect the west coast capital with the busy east coast resort of Agia Marina stopping at the island’s two main places of historic interest en route.
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