Agistri Island Greece: Ultimate Travel Guide ‘24 for an Unforgettable Escape!

Agistri Island is one of the closest Greek Islands to Athens.

Since ferrying is the easiest mode of transportation, it is useful to know that 37 km is the distance to Agistri from Piraeus port, the ferry terminal in Athens.

If you are visiting Greece, and mainly interested in all the highly popular, historic attractions that are located in around Athens, but also want to wet your feet at least in one cheap Greek Island, then, Agistri Island is your destination.

Ferry ride to Agistri Island from Piraeus port:

Piraeus port acts as the gateway to the majority of the islands that are floating in the Aegean Sea, Saronic Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Crete, and the Argolic Gulf.

Agistry is located in Saronic Guld, north of Paros and west of Aegina Islands. The ferry ride involves a little more than an hour from Piraeus, Athens.

Though the distance is only 39 km, the ferry makes a stopover on Aegina Island to drop the passengers and picks up more who wanted to go Agistry.

However, if you are ready to pay more so that you can go to the island in lesser time, buy a ticket in a Flying Dolphin.

Flying Dolphin that is otherwise known as the high speed hydrofoil, can deposit you on Agistry Island in about 55 minutes!

Where do you find the hotels to stay on Agistry Island?

Skala village is where the hotels, and restaurants are. On this island, accommodations for overnight staying are cheaper than its neighbours Aegina, and Paris.

Even the most expensive place Oasis Skala Beach Hotel costs around $62 per night.

If you want to stay on an island and find out how you feel, you can come to Agstry.

However, if this island visit is just for fun and not for a serious holiday, then, it is better to stay in Piraeus town, and make a day trip to this small Greek island.

There are around 30 properties to stay. Therefore, the choice range is rather wide and it is easy to quickly find your budget accommodation.

Food to eat on Agistry Island:

Taverns are cheaper places to eat your breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is no dearth of them on this small island.

The Greeks pizzas are cheap and taste good. The bakers depend on locally cultivated vegetables, and olive.

Cheese is also widely made in Greece. Feta cheese is the obvious choice used in Greek pizzas.

Feta Cheese is mainly made from sheep’s, and goat’s milk.

Trivia:

Did you never have the time to know the difference between a sheep and a goat but always meant to search the web?

Well, sheep is whitish, and a goat is brownish. This is for your instant distinguishing.

On an island, seafood is the staple. Moreover, you always are served fresh catches.

If you are an adventurous gastronome, try grilled Octopus.

Do you think you have a stomach for it?

Gemista

When you find, ‘gemista’ on the menu card, know it to be a plate of attractively arranged stuffed vegetables.

Tomatoes, bell-peppers, potatoes are usually made pregnant with other vegetables, and spices..

Greek Fava Beans

This is a plate of crunchily cooked Greek Fava Beans.

Mousenta (Musaaka)

This is a local specialty food. On a flat bread, you will see layers of vegetables that include eggplant, potato, and inion.

On top of this, fish or chicken meat will be placed. Therefore, you have two layers of food that will make your stomach full.

Here is something interesting. If you are a vegetarian, convey this to the waiter. He will place succulent mushrooms in place of meat.

I like this idea. It’s called good customer service.

Lokma

Obviously, this is a dessert. What yu see above are fried dough, and immersed in sugar syrup or honey.

Iy resembles the Indian Gulab Jamun.

Baked lemon potatoes are another local specialty. It is generally eaten as an accompaniment.

Tsipoiro is the wine brewed with locally cultivated grapes. It is said to have a strong scent.

Agistri Island Greece: Ultimate Travel Guide for an Unforgettable Escape!

Water sports

Not all small islands in Greek offer water-based adventure. Agistry is an exception. Sailing, and sea-kayaking are two water sports that engage youth. Snorkeling is also recommended off some beaches.

Aquaphobics opt for horseback riding on the beach or go cycling around the island’s pine groves.

Trivia.

Agistri means ‘hook’. Those who come here for a holiday, simply cannot leave the island because of getting hooked neat and clear by the pristine beauty of the beaches, and the pine forests.

Beach visit

The island is already popular for its quaint beaches that are rather uncrowded.

Dragonera Beach
Aponisos Beach-there is an entrance fee
Skala Beach-here, you can see lounges under umbrellas. You have to pay the rental to use them.
Mariza Beach
Bariama Beach
Chalikiada Beach-I remember reading that this a nudist beach

There are also white pebbles here but don’t pick up them for souvenir. They are national treasures.

Did you notice there are fewer people in the beaches in spite of the serene atmosphere?

Island Hopping

Agistry has an enviable location. From here, island hopping is quite easy. You can hope to visit the following islands in Saronic Gulf, and the Aegean Sea.

Aegina (14 km)
Hydra (44 km)
Spetses (53 km)
Moni (10 km)

If you join an organised cruse tour, you will be taken to all the above islands. Lunch is included in the ticket price.

The ship will sail from the Skala harbour.

Walking Tour

The best way to enjoy the serenity of the island is to trust your feet and a local map.

Begin hiking from Skala harbour. Immediately, you will be walking on a promenade, enjoying the cool sea breeze that will save you from the harsh Greek sun.

Casually, enter a bar for a chilled beer. Mingle with the tourists who are off to the beach trudging with either their surfboard or snorkelling mask.

Go to a tavern, attracted by the appetising smell of Greek seafood. Have a satisfactory lunch.

You will see tastefully constructed beachfront bungalows, churches, boutiques that lure you with multi-colored dresses, hats, and handbags, etc.

Begin walking towards to your hotel for an air-conditioned siesta.

Boat Tours

The choice is wide to go on a short boat tour to half a day local boat tours that show you around the island.

The experience will be long lasting when you go around a piece of land in water. A sort of ‘Columbussy’ feeling will light up your eyes. You may even realize you are beaming!

Some tours will take you to Athens, show you the much-celebrated Acropolis, and get you back.