What is the best island to visit from Athens in a day trip?
Visit Aegina, the island closest to AthensA day trip from Athens to Aegina island is a favorite among locals and visitors!
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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.
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.
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.