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Beaches in Aegina usually better when the meltemi blows
When the meltemi blows, more comfortable beaches in Aegina are often bays oriented away from it. These 9 beaches sit away from it based on the geospatial exposure model — still check live conditions before you go.
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Aigina Ag. Vasilios
Moderate access
A cove with gentle water for snorkelling — Sand and small pebbles with very clear, usually gentle water — good for snorkelling — on the west coast, ~3 km south of the port. It is named after…
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Paralia Kolona
Rocky - Easy road access
A beach with ancient ruins in the shallows — Just ~500 m on foot from the port. Unorganized, but with natural shade from pines/tamarisks and cafés nearby.
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Paralia Marathona V
Sandy - Easy road access
An organized family beach — Fine golden sand with shallow, clear water — ideal for families — with views toward the islets of Moni and Agistri and the Peloponnese.
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Klidi
Sand & pebbles - Passable dirt road
The horseshoe cove of Sfentouri — Kleidi, also known as Klima, lies on the south coast of Aegina, beyond Perdika in the Sfentouri area. It is a small horseshoe-shaped cove facing due…
- Avra Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Sarpa Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Marathona A Sandy - Easy road access
- Votsaloti Paralia Pebbles - Easy road access
- Aigina Marathonas Sandy - Moderate access
Which beaches in Aegina may be better when the meltemi blows?
The bays listed here are shielded from the meltemi in the exposure model, so they may be more comfortable when it blows. Local conditions still vary, so confirm wind and waves before you go.
Does this guarantee low waves?
No. Shelter shows which coasts are shielded from a wind direction, not guaranteed calm or low waves. On strong-wind days follow local flags and check live wind and waves in the app.