Ferry tickets to Agios Efstratios
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Agios Efstratios, a quiet place with turbulent past
Mostly known as Ai Stratis, the tiny island of the northern Aegean, was destroyed by a big earthquake in 1968 and was a political prisoners’ exile during the Greek Regime. Today, the few fishermen’s families live quietly surrounded by a NATURA 2000 protected sea area. Explore the volcanic island with an ancient oak forest. Book cheap ferry tickets to Agios Efstratios through Let’s Ferry.
The picturesque small port of Agios Efstratios
Attractions in Ai Stratis:
• The traditional Church of Christ with the prominent belfry, located in Agios Efstratios the only settlement of the island.
• The Church of Saint Vasileios that features architecture from the metabyzantine era, as well as the Church of Saint Nikolaos.
• The chapel of Saint Minas, an ideal spot for meditation while watching the sun’s golden shades on the sea surface. In this area you can see the remains of the ancient settlement.
• Maraslios School, donated by Gregorios Maraslios. Today this building houses the Museum of Democracy, to honour all the political prisoners that were banished to the island.
• The ancient temple of the Five Martyrs with the impressive frescos.
• The Monument of Nikolaos Sialmas, in memory of the Air Force Lieutenant who died while defending the Greek aerospace.
• The Cave where the monk Efstratios practiced ascetism, close to the beach of Alonitsi with a spectacular sea view. The island was named after him.
Panoramic view of Agios Efstratios Island
Travel to this virgin island with low-cost ferry tickets to Agios Efstratios through Let’s Ferry. Pick them up at home or at the port.
Activities in Agios Efstratios:
• Trekking at the rare for a Greek island, Oak forest. Walking is what you will be practicing mostly while in Agios Efstratios, as there aren’t many cars here.
• Diving to explore the sea caves where Mediterranean monk seals breed.
• The locals can give you the best tips as they are considered fishing experts!
• Swimming at the main settlement’s beach. There are many others beaches to explore, most of them untouched by tourism.
Put on your must-visit list:
• The long and sandy Lidario.
• Windy Alonitsi with its shallow waters.
• The easily accessible Fragkou, a tiny crystal-clear bay protected by the winds.
Rocky beach in Agios Efstratios Island
How to get to Ai Stratis:
Visit the route map and book cheap ferry tickets with Let’s Ferry with no extra charges. The island is connected to Piraeus, Lavrio and Kavala. Continue your trip from Kavala to 14 different ports of Aegean Sea like Chios and Lesvos.
Tip: There are no taxis or buses operating in Agios Efstratios. You can find a medical centre, a coffee bar, restaurants and a mini market. Enjoy life in a slow pace-book cheap ferry tickets to Agios Efstratios through letsferry.com