Angistri

Mylos (Megalochori) Skala (Scala)

Dragonera Aponissos Limenaria

The small island of Angistri is a two hour trip on the ferry from the Athenian port of Piraeus or one hour on the catamaran. This makes the island popular with Athenians at weekends and many commute daily from their island homes to their jobs in the city. Those of the the old properties that have not been bought up by Greeks have been renovated by Germans; Brits on package tours are the newcomers. Away from the weekend the island is positively sleepy, reflecting the leisurely village life of a living made from farming and fishing. Tourism is almost a secondary industry although there is plenty of accommodation available and most people speak a little english.

Skala

	At the end of a long journey we were pleased to see the sign welcoming us to the island of Angistri.
	The ferry from Piraeus arrives at Skala dock. The island of Angistri is so small that private cars are rare except those taken across by those who have holiday homes.
	The walk through Skala village up to our Villa was almost too much at the end of a long journey but at least our luggage had been taken on ahead in a van.
	The Villa of the Gods. The apartments were typical of their kind, a bed / living area leading out onto the balcony, with a small shower room and a small kitchen area off the main room. They can now be booked locally by following the link.
	From the balcony of our apartment we had a panoramic view over Skala village to the church and the harbour and the neighbouring island of Egina.
	The neighboring Andreas Hotel pool was available to us to use as part of our package. The english speaking proprietor's Anglo / Greek cuisine was obviously popular with his residents.
	Skala village centers around the church and harbour. Over the years it has expanded as more hotels and villas are built but the old town still remains, presided over by priest and harbour master.
	Skala harbour at night, looking back from the church. Restaurants and small hotels line the water front.
	Skala's west facing beach at sunset.

 

Mylos

	Mylos harbour, 20 minutes walk along the sea front from Skala, is where most of the local fishing- and hire- boats are birthed.
	Mylos old village houses. The old village is now surrounded by a husk of modern tourist hotels and apartments but the village character still remains in the whitewashed houses.
	Mylos church and village square.
	Mylos' war memorial commemorates those islanders who paid the ultimate price. "We will remember them"

Limenaria

	We rented a small motorcycle to travel further across the island. We took the dirt road from Skala, up through the old village of Metohi (Metochi) which is mostly holiday homes and through the pine woods to Limenaria.
	Limenaria is a sleepy farming village with little to detain tourists, as the dilapidated sign suggests. The locals' welcome was genuine, though.
	The village of Limenaria with the church dominating.
	Tasos taverna, Limenaria. A typical taverna frequented by locals - a taste of real Greece. No frills but good food and pleasant people. There is a weaving loom on display, supposedly used by the owner's wife to create the rugs that are offered for sale.
	Mariza is the misleadingly named "beach" signed behind the taverna. On a good day an ideal sun trap with easy swimming off the rocks.

Aponissos

	Aponissos beach, signed from Limenaria, is about 1.5km further along the tarmac road, beyond a shallow salt lake.
	Aponissos beach is surrounded by trees and scrub to give a shady place to relax. The sheltered bay helps to keep the sea at a warm temperature.
	The seasonal taverna at Aponissos. Don't expect excellent English or a lavish menu but the friendly service makes for an enjoyable lunch.
	Snorkeling with an underwater camera at Aponissos I spied this well camouflaged octopus peeking out from it's den.
	Aponissos beach faces the dying sun as it back lights the neighbouring islet of Dhoruissa.

Dragonera

Dragonera beach is just that, a beach, without even a seasonal taverna or other facilities. We regarded this as a positive feature and enjoyed a very peaceful time in the shade of the scrubby pine trees fringing the beach.

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