# Temple of Aphaia, Aegina

> A Doric temple of about 500 BC on a hilltop around 160 metres high on Aegina's east side, with the Acropolis visible across the gulf on a clear day.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-aegina-aphaia/

A Doric temple of about 500 BC on a hilltop around 160 metres high on Aegina's east side, with the Acropolis visible across the gulf on a clear day. It lies roughly 9.6 km from Aegina town, and a small on-site museum shows reconstructed temple elements.

- **Nearest town:** Aegina, Greece
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 37.7542, 23.5333
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Saronic Islands from Piraeus: Aegina, Hydra and Spetses](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-saronic-islands/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Vouliagmeni](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-lake-vouliagmeni/) – 23 km
- [Acropolis Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-acropolis-museum/) – 29 km
- [Acropolis of Athens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/acropolis-athens/) – 29 km
- [Ancient Agora of Athens](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-ancient-agora/) – 30 km

## FAQs

### Where is Temple of Aphaia, Aegina?

Temple of Aphaia, Aegina is in Aegina, Greece, at GPS 37.7542, 23.5333. It is about 23 km from Piraeus.

### Can you camp near Temple of Aphaia, Aegina?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Αυτοδιαχειριζόμενο Κάμπινγκ Βούλας, about 22 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Temple of Aphaia, Aegina?

Temple of Aphaia, Aegina is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Saronic Islands from Piraeus: Aegina, Hydra and Spetses.

### What is there to see near Temple of Aphaia, Aegina?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Vouliagmeni (23 km), Acropolis Museum (29 km), Acropolis of Athens (29 km) and Ancient Agora of Athens (30 km).

### When is the best time to visit Temple of Aphaia, Aegina?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)