The Rachel Hotel is ideally situated in the centre of Aghia Marina in the Beautiful Island of Aegina just 15 miles from the main Greek Port of Piraeus/Athens. Located on the sandy beach, close to the Port of Aghia Marina and within walking distance of the main resort facilities and shopping areas. Everything interesting like Restaurants, Café/bars, Discos and Shops are found just around our Hotel Rachel.
The island of Aegina is situated in the middle of the Saronic Gulf just 15 miles from the Port of Piraeus / Athens and has been at the crossroads of cultures for thousands of years. In ancient times, Aegina Island was one of the strongest states and produced the first Greek coins - the silver "toirtoises"
Nowadays, Aegina Island is like something out of a movie, picturesque houses, winding alley, fertile plains, terraced hill-sides of olive trees and aquamarine water. Aegina is also famous for its' pistachio nuts (which are the most tasty) and its local fish but also for others goods of the local production.
Agia Marina is the most beautiful and popular destination
and tourist centre located on the east-side of Aegina Island. It has the
best sandy beach on the Island and shallow waters stretching from the port,
right round the bay to the old harbour, where there is the small chapel
of Agia Marina which gave the area its name. Agia Marina offering to visitors
many beautiful and interesting places.
From Hotel Rachel, which is situated in the centre of Agia
Marina, you have the opportunity to go at any point of the area very fast and
also visit the great and historic monuments and sites of Aegina like Afea Temple,
Agios Nektarios Monastery, Kolona Site, Kapralos Museum, Ellanio Oros and many
others.
Major Distances Starting From Hotel Rachel |
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Main Distances |
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From Hotel Rachel |
Distance in km |
Time |
Via |
Aghia Marina Beach |
0.030 (30 meters) |
1 min |
On Foot |
Aghia Marina Port |
0.050 (50 meters) |
1 min |
On Foot |
Bus Station |
0.050 (50 meters) |
1 min |
On Foot |
Aegina Port |
14 km |
20 – 30 min |
Taxi / Bus |
Souvala Port |
8 km |
15 min |
Taxi |
Aegina Town |
14 km |
20 – 30 min |
Taxi / Bus |
Piraeus Port / Athens |
23 / 15 miles |
40 – 75
min |
Boat |
Aghia Marina Center |
Hotel Rachel is situated in the center |
On Foot |
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Shopping Center |
Hotel Rachel is situated in the shopping
center |
On Foot |
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Local Businesses
& Shops
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From Hotel Rachel
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Distance in metres
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Time
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Via
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Mini Market
|
10 meters
|
1 min
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On Foot
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Newspaper Shop
|
15 meters
|
1 min
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On Foot
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Cigarette Shop
|
15 meters
|
1 min
|
On Foot
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Bakery
|
15 meters
|
1 min
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On Foot
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Grocery Shop
|
15 meters
|
1 min
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On Foot
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Butcher’s Shop
|
15 meters
|
1 min
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On Foot
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Gift Shops |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Souvenir Shops |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Clothing Shops |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Jewelery Shop |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Cafes & Bars |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Clubs & Discos |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Taverns & Restaurants |
Around
The Hotel Rachel |
On Foot |
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Monuments & Sights
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From Hotel Rachel
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Distance in Km
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Time
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Via
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Afaia Temple
|
4 Km
|
10 – 15 min
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Taxi / Bus
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Aghios Nectarios Monastery
|
8 Km
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15 – 20 min
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Taxi / Bus
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Christos Capralos Museum
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14 Km
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25 – 30 min
|
Taxi / Bus
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Archaeological Site
of Kolona |
14 Km
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25 – 30 min
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Taxi / Bus
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Faneromeni
|
14 Km
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25 – 30 min
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Taxi / Bus
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Omorfi Eklisia
|
14 Km
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25 – 30 min
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Taxi / Bus
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