
In comparison, Limenaria is a sleepy little hamlet situated deep in a valley. The village’s landmark is a windmill that dates back to 1812. The island’s capital, Megalochori has a population of 500 people and it’s working fishing port with brightly coloured boats and nets piled up on the quayside is busy in the mornings. If this is all too energetic for you it takes just ten minutes to drive from the northernmost village of Megalochori to Limenaria in the south. Alternatively, one of the best ways to explore the island is by kayak as Agistri is just 13.4 km². Lekani Lake is a great location for hiking & biking and constitutes a wetland with rare species of plants and birds. You’ll only get a true idea of this tiny island, covered with oregano, figs, lemons and lush pine forests by foot. The beaches here are picture-perfect Aponisos (€5 entry) Chalikiada (you can wild camp here) Dragonera Mariza Milos Skala and Skliri beach are all shallow, rocky and have calm waters perfect for lazing in and for snorkelling. In order to get to Agistri, you’ll need to head to the Port of Piraeus and find Gate E8 where the ferries and Flying Dolphins leave and head towards Agistri and the other Saronic islands (Aegina, Methana, Poros, Hydra & Spetses). The island boasts seven amazing beaches and a number of quaint picturesque villages featuring typical white-washed Greek cottages. It is best known for its phenomenal beaches and crystal clear coastline. Agistri, also known as Angistri or Agkistri, is a tiny, quiet Greek island in the Saronic Gulf.
