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Nestled off Greece’s Peloponnese coast, the serene island of Agistri beckons with pristine beaches, clear waters and a tranquil retreat from busy Athens.<\/p>\n
Popular with outdoor enthusiasts, the island offers activities such as hiking, cycling, sailing, kayaking and horseback riding.<\/p>\n
Rarely known by non-Greeks, Agistri offers an idyllic escape with only three villages on the island; Skala, Megalochori, and Limenaria.<\/p>\n
From Athens to Agistri, daily ferries depart from the port of Piraeus making the island easily reachable from the Greek capital.<\/p>\n
Empty of cars and offering limited nightlife, mainland Greeks head to Agistri for much-needed tranquillity.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> POLL: Should the UK return the Elgin Marbles to Greece? Have your say<\/strong><\/p>\n Milos is the primary residential area, while Skala stands out as the most developed resort and the central hub for tourists.<\/p>\n The islands boast a population of less than a thousand inhabitants, with accommodations for around the same number of visitors.<\/p>\n Once on the islands, the scenery is breathtaking with flowing hills, large areas dedicated to citrus and olive fields and the rest shrouded in dense pine forest.<\/p>\n One visitor recalled in a Tripadvisor review posted last year: “In the 90’s I spent three weeks on Agistri, two years running. I loved it so much.<\/p>\n “I preferred it to Aegina (which was very much busier) as it was small and relatively low-key. Lovely restaurants and in Skala at that time, at least eight or nine, plus a couple of bars, so not deserted!<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> “The beaches are lovely, the sea clean and inviting and Liminaria, at the other end of the island, was stunning. English was widely spoken so no worries there.<\/p>\n “I went in May both times and swam in the sea most days. In September the sea will be considerably warmer & will be lovely. Writing this makes me realise I need to go back!”<\/p>\n They added: “P.S. I realise a lot may have changed over the years but it was a very pretty relaxed island and I can’t imagine it will be hugely different.”<\/p>\n
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