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( 22970 22001; Livadi; admission €2; 10am-2pm & 6-8pm Tue-Sun Jun-Oct, 10am-2pm Fri-
Sun Nov-May)
The home and studio of acclaimed sculptor Christos Capralos (1909-93),
on the seacoast near Livadi, 1.5km north of Aegina Town, has been made into a museum
displaying many of his fluid, powerful works. Monumental sculptures include the 40m-
long Pindus Frieze.
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Perdika & AroundΠέρδικα
The quaint fishing village of Perdika lies about 9km south of Aegina Town on the south-
ern tip of the west coast and makes for a relaxed sojourn.
Perdika's harbour is very shallow so, for the best swimming, catch one of the regular
caïques (little boats, €4) to the small island of
Moni
, a few minutes offshore. A
nature
reserve,
it has a tree-lined beach and
summertime cafe
.
Tavernas line Perdika's raised harbour-front terrace, and sultry sunset relaxation makes
way for summertime buzzing nightlife when late-night music bars rev into gear.
Sleeping & Eating
Villa Rodanthos
STUDIOS $
( 22970 61400;
www.wix.com/villarodanthos/perdika
;
Perdika; studios from €45; )
A gem
of a place, not least because of its charming owner. Each room has its own colourful de-
cor and a kitchen.
Angie Studios
HOTEL, APARTMENTS $$$
( 22970 61445;
www.antzistudios.gr
;
Perdika; studios €60-120; )
A range of rooms
and apartments overlook a central pool. Top-floor apartments in the newer building have
some sea views.
O Thanasis
TAVERNA, SEAFOOD $
( 22970 31348; Portes; mains €7-8; lunch & dinner, winter hrs reduced)
In Portes. A
charming family welcomes you to a seafront terrace festooned with flower pots.
Miltos
SEAFOOD, TAVERNA $$$
