Your stay — Ela Mesa
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Προφήτης Ηλίας & Άγιος Νικόλαος (786 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: Archaggelou Michail (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Πρόδρομος (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Αγία Τριάς (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Λεούσης — 319 m · ~4 min walk
Σουβάλα — 431 m · ~5 min walk
Good to know — Aegina
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aegina, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ela Mesa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Piraeus Port (Gate E7) → Aegina Town Port
💡 Book a 'Flying Dolphin' hydrofoil online via Hellenic Seaways a day ahead in July-August – walk-ups often sell out. For cars, take the slower 'Blue Star' ferry (€25, 1.5 hours).
Aegina Town Port → Eri Studios (near Agia Marina)
💡 Bus stop is 100m left of the port. Ask the driver to drop you at 'Eri Studios' – it's a short walk from the stop. Taxis from the port cost €15 if you miss the bus.
Athens International Airport (ATH) → Piraeus Port (Gate E7 for Aegina hydrofoil)
💡 Use the official taxi rank at arrivals. Avoid drivers who approach inside the terminal. A flat rate is posted at the stand – confirm before getting in.
Athens International Airport (ATH) → Piraeus Port (bus stop near Gate E7)
💡 Buy a ticket at the airport kiosk or via the OASA app before boarding. Buses can be crowded – sit near the front and keep your luggage close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Ela Mesa?
Check-in at Ela Mesa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Aegina
💡 Walk around the back to see the old olive press. The tower is usually free, but check if an event is on.
💡 Men need to wear long trousers; cover your shoulders. The monastery sells small bottles of holy oil for €1. Open daily, but skip Sunday morning when pilgrims crowd it.
💡 The ticket also gets you into the museum across the street. Go late afternoon when the light hits the column.
💡 The entrance fee is €4 (students €2) and it's rarely crowded—combine with the nearby Kolona archaeological site for the same ticket.
💡 Walk from the main road instead of driving to the car park; the path through the woods is cooler and quieter. Free on the first Sunday of each month in winter.