Temple of Aphaia
Monument · Aegina, Athens

Temple of Aphaia

Photo: Paweł 'pbm' Szubert (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Temple of Aphaia is an ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Aphaia. It sits on a pine-covered hill with views over the Saronic Gulf. The remaining columns and foundations show the layout of a peripteral temple.

On day 3 of Athens: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Admission prices available on site.
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Ferry from Piraeus to Aegina then bus or taxi

Itineraries with Temple of Aphaia

Day 3 of Athens: One Week

Classical Athens

How Temple of Aphaia fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Temple of Olympian ZeusZappeio
  2. 10:30Panathenaic StadiumPangrati
  3. 12:30National GardenSyntagma
  4. 14:00Syntagma SquareSyntagma
  5. 16:00National Archaeological MuseumExarcheia
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Temple of Aphaia questions

How do I reach the Temple of Aphaia?

Take a ferry from Piraeus to Aegina port. From there a local bus or taxi covers the 12 km to the site.

What is the best time to visit the Temple of Aphaia?

Visit in the morning or late afternoon to avoid strong sun and heat on the exposed hill.

Are there facilities at the Temple of Aphaia?

A small ticket office and shaded areas exist. No cafe or shop operates on the site itself.

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