Tourist Spots at Agistri

Agistri is located 45 minutes off the port of Piraeus which has a daily shuttle operating between the island and itself. On completing the journey one will find a small scenic island, with undisturbed forestation and stunning blue hues of the sea. Apart from sightseeing its natural beauty, there are plenty of destinations that are worthy of discovering by tourists who visit the island.

Beaches:

Skala is one of the main tourist beaches on the island. The gradual slope ensures that visitors experience no unexpected depths or rapid waves, making it safe for families with young children and thus popular amongst tourists. Being the most popular, it houses several services for tourist, and there are sun beds, umbrellas and many other items available for hire, for the convenience of the tourist. It is also overlooked by a big church and many tourists visit this during their travel. Tourists who prefer naturism can also visit the Halikadha beach at the Agistri Island and feel right at home with people who share their mindsets. Hence Agistri has something to offer for everyone and is the ideal vacation destination

Boat Trips to Surrounding Islands:

The small uninhabited islands around Agistri are also popular amongst tourists. Special boats operate between the islands of Metopi, Darousa, Spalathronisi and Kira, where tourists can undertake snorkeling and swimming around the shores. Varying level of instruction can be undertaken by those interested in the field of diving.

Historical Sites:

The Agioi Theodoroi and Agioi Pandes are two chapels located in the midst of heavy forestation of pine trees. These are one of the oldest buildings standing on the island and visitors can learn more about the history of Agistri from these chapels than anywhere else. The Virgin Mary Church at Metochi can be accessed via a trekking path which offers a stunning view of nature along the way. Several other historical churches are found on this island.

You can view Agistri images to learn more about the offerings at The Island of Agistri