Agistri by ferry
In the following lines, we have prepared a small user guide that will help passengers to travel to Agistri as easily and pleasantly as possible.
Find useful information on how to get to Agistri by ferry, local public transportation options to reach your overnight hotel, port addresses and embarkation offices, ferry schedules and prices, and real-time departures and arrivals.
Agistri by ferry is the best option you have and it can be a very nice and exciting experience and especially if you are doing some island-hopping too. Greek islanders are seasoned ferry experts and they prefer to travel by ferry because of the convenience and flexibility it affords!
There is a choice of Regular Ferries that are running frequently with stops along the way. Cars are allowed on most ferries, for an additional fee and children usually travel for half price!
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Notice: Each year and depending on the period, there may be more or fewer connections to Agistri. The biggest shipping companies (ferry operators) announce the new ferry schedules by the end of March and the rest of them by April-June each year!
About Agistri
Agistri, along with Aegina and the neighboring islands, are consisted of the Kingdom of Aegina of the mythical King Aeakos.
According to Homer, Agistri was called Kekrifalia, which means "adorned head" and appears as an ally of Aegina during the Trojan War.
Other historians who mention the island are Thucydides and Diodorus.
Kadoudi, Megaritsa and Kodari are of archaeological interest.
Throughout the whole of the island's west coast there are antiquities situated just below the sea surface.
There are various archaeological findings in Megalochori at the Cultural Center.These findings indicate that the island was first inhibited at least starting from the 5th century B.C. by Peloponnesians who came to the island.
In general, concerning the island's history not much has been recorded by historians.
At times, in its more recent history, roughly in the 14th century, Agistri received many settlers from the coasts of Peloponnese, situated right across it. Later on, Agistri became a part of the Ottoman Empire.
At the end of the 17th century, the inhabitants left the island, due to frequent raiding by pirates.
In 1821 the island was yet again inhadited by a small number of people. In 1835 the Community of Agistri was formed by Royal Decree.
According to the inventory that took place at the time, there were 248 inhabitants. Until 1940 the island's inhabitants remained few.
After 1940, the number started increasing and today it has more than 1.000 inhaditants, which, during the summer reach up to 5.000.
Until 1960 the island became directly connected to Piraeus and in 1973 electricity was supplid to the island.
Events
There are four popular fairs in Angkistri: Zoodochos Pigi on Friday after Easter, Aghioi Anargyroi on July 1st, Aghia Kyriaki on July 7th, and finally Panaghia on August 15th.
Useful Phone Numbers
Community of Angkistri:22970-91.260
Police station: 22970-91.201
Local medical center: 22970-91.215
Local PortAuthority: 22970-91.541
Tour in the Skala-Angkistri
A coastal settlement which has particular development in tourism thanks to its port. Here you will find the most of tourist lodgings, as well as many cafeterias and taverns. The settlement of Metochi (500 m SW) is the coolest place of the island, as it is “shaded” by the surrounding pine trees. Walk to the chapel of Panaghia (Holy Mother), where you will enjoy the gorgeous view. For swimming try the beach of Skala as well as Chalikiada which is after new settlement of Skliri. Skala is located 2 km E of Megalochori.
What to see in Agistri
- The Cathedral of Zoodochos Pigi (Life-giving Font of Virgin Mary) and the church ofAghios Georgios.
- The unique windmill of the island, built in 1812 according to the inscription it bears.
- The remains of an ancient quarry and of ancient boxy graves.
- The island of Metopi, the vineyard of Angkistri.
- Limenaria (4,5 km S) is the third settlement of the island, a traditional village with a few houses built among the pine trees.
- The lake in the location called “Aponisos”, near Limenaria.
The islets of Aponisos, separated from Angkistri by a narrow sea strip, andDorousa, with the chapel of Prophet Elias on top. These two islets are located opposite the SW end of the island.
Events
There are four popular fairs in Angkistri: Zoodochos Pigi on Friday after Easter, Aghioi Anargyroi on July 1st, Aghia Kyriaki on July 7th, and finally Panaghia on August 15th.
Tour in the Skala-Agistri
A coastal settlement which has particular development in tourism thanks to its port. Here you will find the most of tourist lodgings, as well as many cafeterias and taverns. The settlement of Metochi (500 m SW) is the coolest place of the island, as it is “shaded” by the surrounding pine trees. Walk to the chapel of Panaghia (Holy Mother), where you will enjoy the gorgeous view. For swimming try the beach of Skala as well as Chalikiada which is after new settlement of Skliri. Skala is located 2 km E of Megalochori.
Useful information
Community of Agistri: 22970-91.260
Police station: 22970-91.201
Local medical center: 22970-91.215
Local Port Authority: 22970-91.541
