Aegina IslandAegina is the nearest island to the Greek capital. and the trip to Aegina from Piraeus port only takes about 40 minutes. The island is rich in both cultural and natural attractions. Many Athenians own summer homes there because it is such a popular weekend getaway.
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Hydra. Hydra is a popular destination for island day trips from Athens. Access to the island is easy with daily ferry routes from the port of Piraeus and regular routes from the ports of eastern Peloponnese. Hydra is a vehicle-free island, so there are no roads, no cars and no motorbikes!
The most affordable Greek Islands to visit include Crete, Andros, Tinos, Corfu and Naxos. These cheap Greek Islands don't get nearly as many visitors as others, making everything from transportation to food and accommodations more affordable. And often, they're not even very far from the more popular islands.
You can take one of the ferries operated by Corfu Ferries, which runs every three hours and gets you to Corfu in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Keep in mind that ferries only operate for travelers Tuesdays through Fridays.
The primary location for Mamma Mia! is on the island of Skopelos, with some scenes shot also on the island of Skiathos. Both Skopelos and Skiathos are part of the Sporades islands. There is also a third location, the seaside village of Damouchari in Pelion, where Mamma Mia! was shot.
Santorini is somewhat of a cliché choice to kick-off the list, but there are a multitude of reasons why the film-set stunning island is considered one of the most beautiful islands in Greece.
What's the distance between Athens and Crete? The distance between the port of Piraeus and Crete ranges between 145 nautical miles (269 km) and 200 nautical miles (370 km), depending on the port (Heraklion, Chania, Sitia, or Kissamos port).
The ferry crossing from Athens to Mykonos is approximately 2 hours 55 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Athens to Mykonos ferry duration can range between 2 hours 35 minutes and 5 hours 15 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with. This ferry to Mykonos is available for booking throughout the year.