A postcard from Aegina (Ornela)
  • A postcard from Aegina (Ornela)
  • A postcard from Aegina (Ornela)
  • A postcard from Aegina (Ornela)

A postcard from Aegina (Ornela)

1 700Km

Date of dispatch : 2010-04-07

Country: Greece

Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, 17 miles (27 km) from Athens. Tradition derives the name from Aegina, the mother of Aeacus, who was born in and ruled the island. During ancient times, Aegina was a rival to Athens, the great sea power of the era.