Aegean Sea

This view from Philopoppus Hill looking southwest (opposite the Acropolis) shows the lovely Aegean Sea including the Piraeus and in the distance the island of Aegina. Piraeus has been the port of Athens since ancient times and is about 5-6 miles from central Athens. It's probably the busiest port in the Mediterranean Sea and provides service to all of the major Greek islands. Aegina is about 17 miles from Athens and is one of the Saronic islands. I've been there a few times, once with friends, and once with classicists/archeologists. There are some ancients sites on the island most famously the Temple of Aphaia. Aegina is also known for it's pistachios which are often found in the islands many sweet delicacies.