Agistri Island

Located close to the coast of Athens, Agistri is a popular option to escape the urban landscape and unleash yourself into the astonishing experience of Greek island life. The boat stops in the village and natural port of Skala in Agistri.

The island of Agistri is a wonderful place for water sports, like windsurfing, waterskiing, fishing, snorkeling and diving and also for explorative hiking, cycling and horse riding.

Agistri has four charming villages: Skala, Milos-Megalochori, Metochi and Limenaria.

In Skala, where the main port is, you will find most of the island’s hotels. The village is perfect for families and couples, offering a great selection of places to rest, have a drink or enjoy a Greek dining experience through day and night. A must see is the church of Agioi Anargyroi which fascinates visitors with its blue dome.

Milos-Megalochori is the capital of the island and charms with its small curvy streets, authentic houses, taverns and the church of Agios Zoodochou Pigis.

Metochi, which is located among the hills, offers a spectacular view over the villages of Skala and Milos. The small village is perfect for relaxation and for explorative tourists.

Limenaria is an old traditional Greek village with no hotels or bars, only a small welcoming tavern. It charms its visitors with sights of the quaint shabby houses with splendid flowery gardens, colourist natural paysage, and Greek cultural tropes.

Beaches:

Aponisos

Classed as one of the best gold sandy beaches of Agistri, Aponisos is west of Limenaria. The opulent green of the Aponisos landscape, the crystal-clear water and overall calmness of the environment here are completely mesmerizing. For its small size, Aponisos offers activities for every taste. Here you can practice scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, camping, or relaxing on the sun loungers while, enjoy the view of the small bay.

Dragonera

One of the most populated beaches, Dragonera embellishes the natural allure of the blue skies and water and the green flora with exotic straw beach parasols, where you can relax and enjoy the balmy sea air.

Skala

Skala is a vibrant place offering a long flax-golden beach washed by the sea, with hotels and plenty of restaurants, taverns, café-snack bars, and clubs. If you are a dreamer, come here and just enjoy life. The place is perfect for families as the sea is smooth and gradual, with no abrupt sea levels.

Skliri Coast

The coast of Skliri hides two small beaches, Skliri and Halikiada, both reachable by foot and surrounded by ambrosial pine trees and rocky shores. Here you can camp and (if you’d like) practice nudism.

Chalikiada

Reachable by foot from Skala, Chalkiada is a small narrow pebble beach.

Mareza

Mareza is a small rocky beach located 200m away from the village of Limenaria. The small natural platform is great for high diving, however, visitors should note that the water is deep and the current quite strong.

Milos

From Skala to Milos you can find your perfect spot under the sun. The beaches here are both sandy and with pebbles, many of them having sunbeds with straw parasols. You can get around the islands by public buses or, taxis, or you can use the services of a rental company. Transport connections are good, with only a few beaches being accessible solely by private transport.