Aegina Airbnb Les Rougets Offers Perfect Athenian Weekend Escape
Les Rougets, a cozy townhouse in Aegina run by a British couple, is recommended as a weekend getaway from Athens. The island is a 40-minute ferry from Piraeus for as little as $11. The rental features a private garden courtyard and rooftop terrace, decorated with global travel finds. Activities include visiting the Temple of Aphaia (circa 500 BCE), swimming at Moni islet, and dining at Taverna Stratigos or Achivadaki Restaurant. Packing essentials include swimwear, pareos, sandals, and a Parker Thatch tote bag made with Big Night. Aegina is known for its pistachios, available at Mourtzis Pistachio.
Key facts
- Les Rougets is a townhouse in Aegina run by a British couple.
- Ferry from Piraeus to Aegina takes 40 minutes and costs $11.
- The rental has a private garden courtyard and rooftop terrace.
- Temple of Aphaia dates to circa 500 BCE.
- Moni islet is a 10-minute water taxi from Perdika.
- Taverna Stratigos and Achivadaki Restaurant are recommended.
- Parker Thatch tote bag is made in collaboration with Big Night.
- Mourtzis Pistachio sells Aegina's famous pistachios.
Entities
Institutions
- Les Rougets
- Parker Thatch
- Big Night
- Mourtzis Pistachio and Traditional Sweets
- Galari Bakery
- Taverna Stratigos
- Achivadaki Restaurant
Locations
- Athens
- Greece
- Aegina
- Aegina Town
- Piraeus
- Argo-Saronic Gulf
- Moni
- Perdika
- Temple of Aphaia