Agios Nektarios Church & Monastery
Saint Nectarios of Aegina (1846-1920) is the youngest Saint of the Orthodox Church, was declared as such in 1961 and the church which was built in his honor is one of the biggest churches in the Balkans.
The church is close to Paleochora and the monastery was built in 1904.
The skull and the remains of the Saint are kept in a small church next to the monastery.
Saint Nectarios came in Aegina a century ago and he made countless miracles in his lifetime.
His memory is celebrated on November 9.
Church Tel. 2297053802
Aegina Metropolis
This is the first cathedral of modern Greece. There vowed the Government of I. Kapodistrias and in the temple is still the throne of the Governor.
In the Metropolis there are many historical relics and remarkable murals. The bell is a gift of the governor and they say that it was brought from Russia.
Tel. 2297022654
Panagitsa
Beautiful big church near the port of Aegina
Tel. 2297024018
Virgin Chrysoleontissa Monastery
The Monastery of Panagia Chrysoleontissa built in the early 17th century, has high walls and looks more like a fortress.
This construction was done because of the monks fear for pirates. There is a large door, through which one can communicate with the Monastery. It is a large 2 floors building with a courtyard in the center, where there are the church and a 3 floors tower.
The tower was built around 1600. The church is newer and built around 1800, in place of the older one which burned.
In the church there is the icon of Chrysoleontissa. The monastery was very rich and once owned most of the island. During the 19th century most monastic estates were expropriated and the monks fled.
Tel. 2297062100
St. Nikolaos
At the port entrance stands and welcomes us the church of St. Nicholas Thalassinos.
Virgin Faneromeni
Shortly after the Kapodistrian Orphanage is the monastery of the Virgin Mary. It is essentially a hewn tomb, one catacomb where there is the icon.
The church, standing on top of the catacomb is roofless and unfinished.
Tel. 2297022620
Agia Triada
On the road to Souvala
Tel. 2297053946
Church of Agia Marina
Situated on the beach Agia Marina. The celebration is on July 17.
Tel. 2297053885
St. Anargiri
Situated on the beach road to Kavouropetra
Church of Virgin Maria
Very beautiful church in the mountain village Anitseo
Ag.Nikolaos
Charming 11th-century chapel in Palaiokastro next to the Acropolis of Methana island.
Ag.Nikolaos
We meet this beautiful chapel on the road from the Methana Street to the Vathi area.
Krasopanagia
At the western end of the peninsula, is Krasopanagia, a chapel that according to legend was built of soil and wine on rocks.
Monastery Zoodohou Pigis
Dates back in the 18th century and is famous for the healing properties of the water springs at the entrance. The monastery is surrounded by high walls without openings. There is only the main gate and the loopholes. In the abbey are preserved 30 cells.
There Costas Parthenis painted Annunciation.
There Costas Parthenis painted Annunciation.
St. Georgios Church
With beautiful frescoes and the Pantocrator on the dome, which was created by Kostas Parthenis.
Saint Eupraxia Monastery
It is a women convent built in 1865.
The monastery is surrounded by pine and cypress trees and has a unique view. It is one of the attractions of Hydra and worth a visit either by walking or by donkey.
Tel. 22980 52484
Prophet Ilias Monastery
Built in 1815, in this Monastery in 1825 in one of the cells was imprisoned Kolokotronis.
Tel. 22980 52540
Ipapantis Church
Built in 1780 with exquisite murals
Sacre Monastery of Virgin Zourva
Visited by water taxi and then going up the stairs, a trip of about 30 minutes. Magnificent view. It was built around 1710.
Tel. 2298052344
Cathedral of St. Nicholas
On the way to the Old Port lies the Cathedral of the island. There on April 3, 1821 was raised the revolutionary flag on the island. And the steeple of the church has been described as a masterpiece of art.
St. Mamas
Beautiful chapel on the way to the Old Port
Church of Ipapantis
It is located in the town of Spetses near the museum.
It was founded in 1823.
It was founded in 1823.
