Ancient Olive Grove (Eleonas) — Attraction in Municipality of Aegina

Amazing place and a hidden gem. We went there on our last day on Aegina. We rented bikes and started for Perdika instead of the main port. Therefore, the ride there was pretty much a climb on very steep roads - while carrying the bikes along. At some point we reached the top of the hill and had to start cycling down a rocky road which wasn't safe or pleasant. Fortunately, my better half proposed to lock and hide our bicycles in a bush and continue on foot. The grove is quite large and the exact location on the map here is not very exact. You will see a lot of large olive trees along the road and in the fields. We walked until we reached a small church and then walked back. If you come from Aegina port, the road there is much easier since you don't have to follow the...

I am sure, when we came here, in 2022, it was not on Google maps. So, I added it as a place with lots of pics and a review and it disappeared !!!!!! Anyway, lots of my pics are still on with sheep and dogs and poppies..However, a main route that I think the shepherds used to take was destroyed in last years rain!!!! So, a more difficult place to get to as I think the 3 route marked is harder to walk on. Total silence and beautiful old, old olive trees.

Since my review above, the road from Marathonas has been repaired! So, this route is the easiest. Today, we discovered another way back to the main road. There are various hiking routes! The sheep we encountered a few years ago have not been spotted since. I think the shepherd must use a more...

The Ancient Olive Grove (Eleonas) is a peaceful area with a nice collection of olive trees, perfect for a short walk and some quiet nature time. However, it’s worth noting that the truly ancient, famous olive trees are actually located at a different spot on Google Maps called “Ancient Olive Tree.” If you’re visiting specifically to see the massive, centuries-old trees you may have seen in photos, make sure to head there instead. This grove is still a lovely stop, but more for the general atmosphere and scenery than for a single...