Moni Island, Greece: A Green Islet off Aegina
Moni is a small, uninhabited, green island in the Saronic Gulf, lying opposite the village of Perdika in the south-west of Aegina, between Aegina and Agistri. Moni is covered in pine trees and has one sandy beach with two small tavernas, so it works best as an easy day trip from Aegina rather than a place to stay.
- Island group
- Saronic Gulf
- Status
- Uninhabited
- Nearest village
- Perdika, Aegina
- Boat trip
- ~10 minutes
The island of Moni
Moni is a green island covered in pine trees, home to goats, rabbits, peacocks and a number of tame deer that come to be fed by visitors. Moni has one organised sandy beach where umbrellas and sunbeds are for hire and two small tavernas serve food and drinks. The water around the island is very clear, which makes Moni a popular spot for divers, and a path leads up to the highest point of the island.
How to visit Moni
Reach Moni by boat from Perdika, which runs regular trips across during the tourist season. The crossing from the village takes about ten minutes, so Moni suits a short beach day, a swim in clear water or a walk up to the top of the island.
War history of Moni
Moni was occupied by German forces during the Second World War, who built a bunker on the island to help protect the port of Piraeus. The bunker still stands on Moni today.
