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We stayed at the Panorama Hotel in Aghia Marina - which is on the green & wooded part of the island.
24th-26th May,2002
Views of the Island
Photographer: Immac
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The green side of Aegina -the side where we stayed
Looking down to the sea
The
beautiful temple of Aphaia
(about 4 km from Aghia Marina)
Immac impersonating a fluted column
Corner view of the temple of Aphaia
Rear view of the temple
Remains of the Entablature - above the Doric capitals
Wonderfully
preserved two-level column structure
(How did it survive the earthquakes?)
Well
preserved Metopes & Triglyphs (above the columns).
Also note the Stepped Platform supporting the columns.
Looking down to Aghia Marina
Typical island hillside
A hillside track
The stunning church of St. Nektarios
Front entrance to the church
Landscape orientation of the same view
The bell tower and the surrounding hillsides
Immac takes a break from his cycling / sightseeing
Aegina is famous for its Pistachio nuts - see plantation on the left
Terraced hillside - dry & long abandoned
The church of St. Nektarios can be seen in the distance (left-centre)
Abandoned church
View from the church window
Chapel building painted white for appearance & to keep it cool
Another view of the chapel (these are very common on the Greek islands)
View of Aegina & the sea beyond
Almost the same view (double take?)