Moni

Moni

Moni is a tiny uninhabited islet just off Aegina and Perdika, less than half a square kilometre, covered in pines and scrub, famous as a nature reserve where wild deer, peacocks, kri-kri goats and peacocks roam semi-free. It has no residents and no buildings except a small beach bar in summer, just rocky coves and pine forest dropping straight into deep blue water.

A favourite day trip from Aegina and Athens, Moni is reached by short boat taxis from Perdika and offers crystal swimming, a small sandy beach at the south, snorkeling, and the surreal sight of deer coming down to the water to drink. It’s a protected wildlife spot, quiet on weekdays, lively with Athenians on weekends, essentially a green rock park in the Saronic.

Show me the Moni

Moni is a small, uninhabited pine island in the southwest of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf, just a 10 to 20-minute boat ride from the fishing village of Perdika. It is a protected site with no permanent residents — its only inhabitants are free-ranging wildlife including rare deer, wild goats, peacocks and turkeys.

The island’s main attraction is its beach on the northern end, known for incredibly clear, turquoise water and beautiful Saronic views, with a rocky shoreline where water shoes are recommended. The only development is a small buzzing beach bar crowning the main beach, where you can rent sun loungers and get light food and drinks. You can swim and snorkel in the bays, hike up for views over the Gulf, and watch the animals that roam freely and are quite friendly. It’s the classic one-day escape from busy Aegina.

This is for you if you want a quick, wild swim with deer at the water’s edge and zero cars, houses or roads. It is not for overnight stays or for anyone seeking organized beaches and resorts.

How to get there & around

Moni is reached only by small boats. There are direct boats from Aegina Town for around €9, but most visitors take a taxi for €14 or the bus for €1.80 from Aegina Town to Perdika, then catch a caique holding about 20 people that leaves every half hour in summer and crosses to the pier at Moni in 10 minutes. A return ticket from Perdika is around €5 to €8 for two ways. Local boats wait until full before departing. The island is also included as a stop on all-inclusive day cruises from Athens that combine Agistri, Moni or alternative islet Metopi when weather prevents access, and Aegina itself. On Moni you move on foot — there are no vehicles, only short pine trails from the beach to viewpoints.

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Last Updated on August 30, 2026 by admin