The Island Of Agkistri Photo: The Island Of Agkistri

Agkistri (Agistri) – a small Greek island in the Saronic Gulf near the island of Aegina. Its area is about 13-14 sq km and a permanent population of just over 1,000 people. This is a very beautiful, literally immersed in the green island with great natural landscapes, lush pine forests, beautiful beaches and cozy bays with crystal clear turquoise water.

On Agistri island is located four settlements administrative centre of the island port town of Milos (Megalochori), the island's main port of Skala, a small village and is limenaria on the tiny village of metochi. Especially popular among tourists for Milos and the Rock, the tourist infrastructure is well developed. Here you will find a wonderful selection of great hotels and comfortable apartments to suit every taste, plenty of restaurants and tavernas offering delicious local cuisine, as well as all the necessary services.

The island boasts many beautiful beaches as comfortable and wild. Apart from the beaches and Rocks of Milos are very popular Dragonera, Skliri, Galiciana, Maritza, Aponisos and Mariama and Magica. However, you can take a boat and find your own secluded piece of Paradise.

The stunning beauty of its landscapes Agkistri and the purest air, as if designed for lovers of long walks. Given the more than modest size of the island, will not require much time to get around him. You can also explore the area by renting a bike. Very popular on the island and such entertainment as horse riding (if necessary, you will be able to get individual horse riding lessons). Among water sports are very popular Windsurfing, water skiing, diving and fishing.

The island of agkistri is a great place for lovers of quiet and secluded relaxation. Despite the close proximity to the port of Piraeus (22 nautical miles), the island is never over-crowded. To reach Agkistri is quite simple, as there are regular boat connections to the port of Piraeus and the island of Aegina.

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