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Saronic Islands
Travel guides to Hydra and the Saronic Islands, ideal for short island escapes from Athens.
Browse practical guides, itineraries and first-hand planning ideas for this part of Greece. The articles below are limited to this section, so you can move from broad inspiration to the details that matter for your trip.
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Aegina Without a Car: Buses, Taxis, Ferries and the Best Car-Free Bases
Explore Aegina without a car using ferries, buses, taxis and walking, with the best bases, realistic day plans and tips for beaches and major…
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Where to Stay in Aegina: Town, Agia Marina, Souvala or Perdika?
Compare the best areas to stay in Aegina including Aegina Town, Agia Marina, Souvala, Perdika and Marathonas for beaches, families and no-car trips.
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Poros Town Guide: Clock Tower, Waterfront, Museums, Food and Where to Stay
Explore Poros Town with this practical guide to the clock tower, waterfront, museums, neoclassical streets, food, swimming and the best areas to stay.
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Poros Without a Car: Buses, Water Taxis, Walking and the Best Bases
Explore Poros without a car using buses, water taxis, walking and taxis, with the best car-free bases, beach access, day planning and common mistakes.
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Aegina with Kids: Family Beaches, Easy Sightseeing and Practical Tips
Plan Aegina with kids using family-friendly beaches, short ferry travel, easy archaeology, pistachio treats, practical transport and relaxed itineraries.
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Aegina Town and Kolona Guide: Waterfront, Archaeology, Markets and Where to Stay
Explore Aegina Town with its waterfront, Kolona archaeological site and museum, market streets, Kapodistrian history, food and practical stay advice.
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Where to Stay in Hydra: Harbour, Kamini, Vlychos or Mandraki? Best Areas Compared
Compare where to stay in Hydra, including the harbour, upper town, Kamini, Vlychos and Mandraki, for couples, families, beaches, quiet and short trips.
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Poros Travel Guide: Town, Beaches, Pine Forests and a 4-Day Itinerary
Plan a relaxed Poros trip with Poros Town, the Clock Tower, pine-fringed beaches, transport, where to stay, day trips and a realistic four-day itinerary.
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Spetses Travel Guide: Dapia, Old Harbour, Beaches, History and Where to Stay
Plan a trip to Spetses with Dapia, the Old Harbour, beaches, museums, car-free transport, cycling, where to stay and a realistic four-day itinerary.
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Hydra Art and Museums Guide: Mansions, Historical Archives, DESTE and Cultural Spaces
Explore Hydra art and museums, from the Historical Archives and historic mansions to DESTE, seasonal exhibitions, the Red House and cultural spaces around town.
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