Magic 1 - New Fast Cat Service for Hydra From Piraeus
Hydra to Ag.Marina (Aegina) day trips possible too
This Thursday, 13th June 2024, Magic Sea Ferries start their new route connecting Piraeus, Aegina and Hydra with their new fast cat passenger service.
There are two return trips per day on the route and you can book tickets online at www.magicseaferries.gr to get e-tickets. Tickets cost €37 each way for a standard seat for an adult.
Piraeus - Hydra, 1.5 hours
08:25 - 9:55 or
16:10 - 17:35
Hydra - Piraeus, 1.5 hours
10:05 - 11:30 or
17:45 - 19:15
For those who want to visit Aegina from Hydra without having to go into Piraeus first, this new service is a great addition (and long overdue from my point of view!)
The timings of the route mean that it's possible to visit Ag Marina for a day trip with a good 6 hours to explore the area of Ag Marina on the north east coast of Aegina.
Depart from Hydra at 10:05 - 50 min journey and you can be in Ag. Marina at 10:55
Coming back, leave Ag. Marina at 17:00 and arrive on Hydra by 17:50
Ag. Marina is set in a huge, sheltered bay with an enormous, sandy beach that sheves gently into the sea with a sandy bottom. It's very safe for young families and a delight for people like me who hate getting into the sea when you have to stagger over stones! There are umbrellas and sunbeds to hire but you can also just throw your towel down as there's plenty of space if you just want a quick hour or so two swim and dry off in the sun.
All along the seafront and even with some on the sand, there are little cafes and restaurants for a late breakfast or lunch.
And you can take the local bus or taxi to the close by Aphaia Temple for a culture and heritage fix. The Temple of Aphaia is dedicated to the goddess Athena and is located on a pine-clad hill overlooking the bay of Ag. Marina. This is one of the most impressive architectural structures of ancient Greece that you can find outside of Athens and well worth the visit. It was built in 480 BC and 25 of the original 32 Doric columns still stand due to the skill of the restorers. There's also a museum on the site for lots of good information. And if you turn around with the temple at your back, the scenery is stunning and you'll get some fantastic photos.
There are many hotels, guest houses and pensions in Ag Marina so if you want to stay overnight there's lots of choice. But in July and August, you will for sure need to prebook. The local bus (which is a very comfortable air-conditioned coach) goes hourly from Ag Marina to Aegina Town (main port) on the north west coast of Aegina and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Regards, Kelsey
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