The Flying Dolphin to Aegina

Took a hydrofoil ferry to Aegina 40 mins from Athens.  A quiet island with a colourful port, fishing boats, horse drawn carriages and street cafes. Athenians like to come here for the weekend to get away from the hustle and bustle.  Had a great lunch at the dripping octopus cafe of traditional Greek fare.  The downside was been harassed by begging gypsy children at Athens Port after giving a few Euros to a girl playing a broken accordion and then having taxi drivers fighting over our fare on our return: you clearly feel the desperation of Athenians in the middle of a financial crisis.

The Flying Dolphin ferry from Athens took 40mins

Aegina Island harbour

Aegina Port Church

Fisherman tending their nets

Fresh octopus hanging up outside a cafe

Carriage rides available in the harbour side town

Doric Temple of Apoloo 6th C BC at Kolona