Hotel Karyatides

In the heart of Aghia Marina you will find the popular Hotel Karyatides, which is a privately owned, family-run hotel, offering the very best personal attention and friendly relaxing atmosphere that makes our leisure guests come back year after year.

Huoneiden lukumäärä: 30
Hinta: 35 - 65 EUR

The recently renovated hotel consists of 30 bedrooms, TV lounge, garden café-bar, breakfast room and reception desk.

From its commanding position close to the organised beach (just 50m), the majority of the bedrooms have a marvellous ocean or mountain view. The island’s longest beach is just a stone’s throw away and around the corner you will find numerous restaurants with excellent cuisine and anything else you can expect to find in a highly developed tourist resort. As all of the rooms have a balcony, you can either sit there and enjoy your breakfast or go to the yard to the café-bar, where you can design your breakfast to suit your personal tastes. If you feel like shopping, the hotel itself is situated in the village centre, where you can find everything you need.

All rooms have private facilities with air conditioning, colour television, safety box, hairdryer, refrigerator, private bathroom and balcony. Ironing equipment is available on request.

Snacks and drinks, including cocktails, are served in the hotel's garden cafe-bar all day and evening. The cafe-bar is open from 10:00 until 22:00.

The hotel serves breakfast from 08:00 to 10:00.

Supplementary breakfast on request. Charges are applicable.

The island of Aegina, in the middle of the Saronic Gulf (17 nautical miles south-west of Piraeus), has been at the crossroads of cultures and rival actions for many thousands of years - from the mythical Aiakeans to the Second World War. Despite its small area (83 square km), it offers great variety and has no reason to feel jealous of other "cosmopolitan" islands. The island is easily accessible by either ferry or hydrofoil. Timetables are displayed on the various ticket offices on the quay.

To Aegina Town:
There are several ferries to Aegina from Piraeus port like the “Hellenic Seaways”, “Nova” and “Aghios Nektarios” ferry boats. There are also hydrofoils like “Hellenic Seaways” and “Vassilopoulos” and a fast catamaran service. They are generally operated from 6:00 until approximately 20:30. If you are flying overnight and are arriving in the very early morning at Athens, you can find shops, bars and restaurants open 24 hours in the airport where you can obtain refreshments before leaving for Piraeus port and Aegina. Prices of tickets vary depending on the ferry you take (EUR 4.00 – 11.00 per person). You can find the exact timetables at the ticket offices at the quay.

Swimming, snorkelling, canoeing, windsurfing and pedal boats are available at the organised beach. Scuba diving and tennis are available nearby. To relax, take a walk in the surrounding woods. Bars, discos and tavernas are located in the village.

For local sightseeing, the 5th century BC Temple of Aphaia, an interesting ancient monument with wonderful views over the Saronic Gulf, is only 2 km away. There are also a lot of historic monuments and sites of Aegina like Kapralos Museum, Hellanio Oros, Kolona Site, Aghios Nektarios Monastery and more.

Rent a car: Renting a car in Aegina is a must if you want to tour the countryside and explore several attractions on the island. Car hire gives you the freedom to explore this amazing area at your own pace.

By Shuttle Bus (from the airport):
Leaving the arrivals hall, you will find bus X96 (24-hour service), which takes you straight to the Port of Piraeus. Piraeus Harbour is the last stop. The price of the ticket is about EUR 3.20 (2007) and is valid for 24 hours. You may use this ticket on the bus and metro. The trip will take about 50 to 60 minutes.

By Taxi:
You can also take a taxi from Door 3 of Arrivals at the airport, to Piraeus Port. The price will be about EUR 25 to EUR 30 (2007). You can also rent your own car at the airport.


By Ferry (to Aegina Town):
There are several ferries to Aegina from Piraeus Port, such as: Hellenic Seaways, Nova and Aghios Nektarios ferry boats. There are also hydrofoils such as: Hellenic Seaways and Vassilopoulos, and a fast catamaran service. They are generally operated from 06:00 until approximately 20:30. Prices of tickets vary depending on the ferry you take (from EUR 4 to EUR 11 per person).

To Aghia Marina:
There is a small company sailing daily directly from Piraeus Port to Aghia Marina. The trip takes approx 60 minutes and ticket prices are around EUR 6 per person (2007). From Aghia Marina, the hotel is a 5 minute walk. Just take the street to your left and you will find the hotel at the top of the road.