Angistri
is located about 20 miles south of Athens and about 5 miles from
the major island of Aegina. There is direct ferryboat service
from Pireaus, the port of Athens. Fast, large catamaran ferries
make the trip in less than one hour; also, there are the more
frequent conventional ferries that take about 2 hours. There is
also ferry and water taxi service available from Aegina to Angistri.
Angistri
is small - approximately 8 square miles. The year-round population
of the island is less than 1000. Summer tourists (mainly from
throughout Europe) add another 2000 or so. The active season is
mid-April to mid-October.
The
vaction rental is located in the town of Milos. The village has
small hotels, restaurants, grocery stores and a bakery to meet
basic needs. Virtually anything you might need for a visit on
the island is available within a short walking distance.
Angistri's
other major village, Skala, is approximately a mile away. It is
attuned to the singles scene and has many shops, restaurants and
bars that offer a change from the relative quiet of Milos. Although
there is a small bus that operates between the two villages, the
walk is pleasant on either the inland road or the beach road.
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