The Islands of the Argosaronic Gulf

Just a few miles from A thens lie the small but beautiful islands of the Argosaronic Gulf. Closest are the historic island of Salamis Aegina famous for its ancient temples and medieval town and Angistri a miniature paradise; fur ther down in the Pelopponese the Methana peninsula famous for its healing springs and Trizina the mighty city of Troezen in ancient times; hugging the coast of the peninsula of Argolis and Poros renowned for the Amphictyony which met in its temple of Poseidon and to the west and south Hydra and Spetses islands with powerful fleets and a rich historical architecture