Temple of Aphaia
Temple of Aphaia
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- Anu N104 contributionsAmazing temple with outstanding views.Amazing place - the Temple is beautiful with fabulous views of the water. A surprising highlight of our trip to the Athens area. Well worth the trip. About a 20 minute taxi from the Harbour; we asked the driver to wait for us as it didn't seem like there were taxis at the top - round trip including the wait was 50 euros.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 19 November 2023
- ABB_LonLondon, United Kingdom986 contributionsA piece of history - a must visit!We recently got the ferry from Athens to Aegina. Book return ferry tickets in advance if you can as they do sell out and arrive early to get a seat! We had a hire car as the temple is about a 30 min drive from the arrival port. It is not accessible by foot, so you will need a taxi or bus if you don’t have a car. There is plenty of parking right outside the temple and it costs 6 euros to enter. It is very accessible with a small, gentle hill to walk up. It is a beautiful temple and quite incredible to think how old it is. I recommend going early to get the best photos before the crowds descend.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 May 2024
- irina jLondon, United Kingdom3,555 contributionsDefinitely worth a visitWe are staying in Aegina Marina and this temple shows on the map as only 2km walk. However we opted for the bus and didn’t regret our decision! Return ticket is only €4 and walk would have been very very steep in hot temperatures! There was hardly anyone there so we could take good photos and see everything. Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday so we were not able to see it. Entrance is €6 adults and €3 for teensVisited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 2 July 2024
- Vikram BCave City, Kentucky54 contributionsHidden gemThis is a hidden gem. We visited in August and it was scorching hot. We reached at 10 AM and there was no one. It became crowded afterward but nothing like Acropolis. You can take your time to go around the site multiple times and enjoy the breathtaking view. Get a bus (EUR 2/person) to get here. Dont forget to visit the museum (included in the ticket). The museum has no signs, it is just located in a dilapidated building. It is worth visiting.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten 6 September 2024
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Sotos K
2 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
It is not the first time but the third time in a total of 7 in the last three years that the museum of Afaia is closed due to problems with the alarm system it has. Unacceptable because we are being rude to the people we accompany to visit it. We should not only not pay if there is this problem, because the museum is worth a lot!, but at least the antiquities guards at the entrance should inform us so that we are not disappointed every time.
Written 25 January 2024
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mhat_travel
Athens, Greece20 contributions
Aug 2022
Breathtaking. A real gem - absolutely unmissable if you are visiting Aigina. The monument itself is spectacular, as is the setting. Check out the visiting hours for the small museum that is also on site, it helps place the architectural remains in context.
Written 11 August 2022
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Patricia H
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Mar 2023
Amazingly well-preserved Doric temple. Beautiful grounds, stunning view, no crowds. We went late on a Sunday morning in late March & there were only 10 other people there, tops. We were staying in Aegina Town & hired a taxi driver (really, a private driver) who took us to the temple & also the Nectarios monastery, waited outside for us for 40 minutes at Aphaia, 20 minutes Nectarios, then took us back to Aegina Town for 40 Euros + tip.
Written 19 March 2023
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Anu N
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Nov 2023 • Family
Amazing place - the Temple is beautiful with fabulous views of the water. A surprising highlight of our trip to the Athens area. Well worth the trip.
About a 20 minute taxi from the Harbour; we asked the driver to wait for us as it didn't seem like there were taxis at the top - round trip including the wait was 50 euros.
About a 20 minute taxi from the Harbour; we asked the driver to wait for us as it didn't seem like there were taxis at the top - round trip including the wait was 50 euros.
Written 19 November 2023
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ABB_Lon
London, UK986 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We recently got the ferry from Athens to Aegina. Book return ferry tickets in advance if you can as they do sell out and arrive early to get a seat! We had a hire car as the temple is about a 30 min drive from the arrival port. It is not accessible by foot, so you will need a taxi or bus if you don’t have a car. There is plenty of parking right outside the temple and it costs 6 euros to enter. It is very accessible with a small, gentle hill to walk up. It is a beautiful temple and quite incredible to think how old it is. I recommend going early to get the best photos before the crowds descend.
Written 24 May 2024
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Aneta F
Peterborough, UK201 contributions
Sept 2020
Must see spot in Aegina. Transport for Temple is direct from Aegina town and very cheap! The feminine energy is easily felt in this place as Aphaia is goddess of pregnant women and women in labour. Beautiful space! We were there on early morning Monday and there were only few tourists.
Written 3 October 2020
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kr0elle
Bonn, Germany956 contributions
Jul 2022
This place is so impressive in so many regards: it’s historical and mythological relevance, the state of conservation, the architectural and engineering efforts, and the views from here (you can spot the Parthenon in Athens). It is very windy (thus refreshing) up there. At 6 EUR per person, entrance fees are on the more expensive side.
Written 19 July 2022
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ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ Κ
Athens, Greece11 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
An imposing monument of the 5th century B.C. that dominates on a green hill with fantastic views of the Saronic bay.!!
One of the most beautiful sights of Aegina that is worth visiting!!
In the surrounding area there is a related museum, while near the entrance there is a tourist stand and cafeteria with beautiful views as well!!!
One of the most beautiful sights of Aegina that is worth visiting!!
In the surrounding area there is a related museum, while near the entrance there is a tourist stand and cafeteria with beautiful views as well!!!
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Written 5 July 2024
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adrianmW2150JP
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Wonderful example of Greeces great architectural heritage. Staff/security a little over attentive, we were the only visitors on the day and I was followed around by a female staff member who literally hid in the trees as a took in the wonderful landmark. Apart from that the location perched on to of the aegina hills had views to behold. Would recommend
Written 18 July 2020
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irina j
London, UK3,555 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We are staying in Aegina Marina and this temple shows on the map as only 2km walk. However we opted for the bus and didn’t regret our decision! Return ticket is only €4 and walk would have been very very steep in hot temperatures! There was hardly anyone there so we could take good photos and see everything. Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday so we were not able to see it. Entrance is €6 adults and €3 for teens
Written 2 July 2024
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Πώς πας από το λιμάνι της Αίγινας στο ναό, όταν δεν έχεις αυτοκίνητο;
Written 27 August 2018
Are the spot lights on during the full moon? Like in Athens?
Written 6 January 2018
I am not aware of any lighting at this particular site, it is defiantly not like Athens but it is still a very impressive site. Be wary of transportation buses are few so you will need to walk down to agia marina and be patient and flag down a taxi or bus
Written 7 June 2018
Jan W
San Jose, California
Regarding George's question, what was the starting point for the reference of 100 yards? Are you talking about an entrance, then up a hill?
Anyone know cost estimate for this excursion? I am taking the 3 island day tour with Viator. They don't have any info on their site, but wondering what to expect. Was the excursion including a bus/taxi ride from one point to the entrance?
Written 15 March 2017
From my recollection, 100 yd from gate. Not a huge slope but ground obviously not entirely even as this is an antiquity. The cost was I think about €20 for taxi and €12 for entrance for two. I really loved it. I have visited Aegina twice before and would not hesitate to visit Temple of Aphaia again. So peaceful. Fabulous views.
Written 3 April 2017
I'm visiting Aegina on one of those one-day-cruises out of Piraeus, On Aegina, the cruise offers an excursion that takes you to the temple. But, my walking is not the greatest, if I take this, am I still faced with an uphill climb to actually reach the temple? If so, how strenuous? i.e how close would the bus actually take me?
George
Written 12 February 2017
The bus stops near enough right outside the entrance to the Temple of Aphaia. Once you enter it's a relatively short walk with a gradual but not steep incline to the Temple. Additionally there is a cafe opposite the Temple where you can enjoy coffee, cold drinks, ice cream and pistachios. Be sure to sit on the stone benches and enjoy the view.
Written 17 February 2017
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Zihuatanejo, Mexico
What are the opening days and hours?
Written 7 August 2016
Opening hours site: 09:30 - 16:30
Opening hours museum 10:30 - 13:30
Museum closed: on monday
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Written 9 August 2016
Scusate se arrivo al porto di Egina dal Pireo, quindi sono senza mezzo per muovermi poi sull'isola, sapete dirmi come faccio ad arrivare al Tempio di Aphaia?
Written 31 July 2016
Gli autobus per Aia (santa) Marina passano per il Tempio.
Written 22 January 2017
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