The charming Greek island where exotic animals roam freely on the beaches and visitors can interact with them.
The Greek islands are one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, describes the British “Sun”, which makes special mention of a Greek island that, as it says ” is a unique wildlife sanctuary home to wild animals, each with their own charming quirks”.
THE Monastery one is small famous Saronic islandwhich is far from the coast of Aegina and no one lives there.
It is not a place where visitors stay, but it is possible to visit for a day trip and if they are lucky they can hang out on the beach with deer and peacocks that live there, because they are used to humans . presence
However, it is popular with day trippers who enjoy sailing, snorkeling or even swimming in the waters that wash the many sandy beaches.
What makes the island special is abundance of life which you will find there. from 1962 the Monastery it is used as a natural breeding park for wildlife.
“It has beautiful turquoise water and lush green nature. The island is uninhabited. The only inhabitants are some animals and, in particular, some one, cri-cri goat from Crete, squirrels, cold cold and hawks. Deer and peacocks are especially accustomed to human presence and may even come up to you on the beach.”
And while the southeast part of the island is barren and full of cliffs stonesits northwestern part is full of vegetation, which even reaches so low as to reach the surface of the sea.
In the Monastery there are two beautiful deep blue beacheswhose cold water, in addition to a refreshing dip, you can go fishing, enjoying unique calm moments with white seagulls Ksmall crabs walking around on their polished stones. In their embrace you will also meet many boats that anchor there especially in the summer months for endless dives, looking for the peace of nature that the island generously offers them.
Its beaches have deep, clear water, suitable for underwater fishing, on one side of the island, while on the other side there is a wonderfully organized sandy beach with clear of blue water and many other places for swimming and fishing.
On the organized beach of Moni the distances are short, if you need something you can get it within a few minutes from the 2 snack bars. In the canteens you can find coffee, soft drinks and ouzo with meze. Most of the island is covered in pine forest. The island of Moni is offered for picnics, hiking through the pines and climbing to the top. Many pleasure boats dock in the island’s bays in the summer.
“If you want to enjoy a good swim, relaxing moments on the beach and hike among pine trees, wild peacocks and deer, jump on a water taxi to the Monastery as early as possible of the day,” they added.
For his fans walking, at the highest point of the island, through a route down which you walk between wild olives, pines and cedars, you will find yourself at the observation post, a remnant of the Germans, with a unique view of the Saronic. Gulf and surrounding islands. And the roof of the observatory may have fallen over the years, but the cover provided by the rocky higher passages was assured. These are also the reasons why this place was chosen to build the observatory from the beginning.
It is worth noting that from the small port in the north of the island, somewhere between the rocks, one begins underground tunnelwhich after a few hundred meters will reach the observatory.
The best way to get to the island is by taxi boats operating from Perdika in Aegina, which you can reach by boat from Athens, writes the Sun (ss: There are also daily hourly ferry routes from the port of Aegina to the island of Moni and Aponisos).
Guests arrive at Moni Beach Bar, where they can spend the whole day relaxing on sunbeds by the sea. However, from there they can explore and discover the wild animals that run free around the island.
The travel blog Veronika’s Adventure wrote: “At Moni Islet, prepare to be mesmerized by a variety of wildlife as you explore its untouched landscapes. This uninhabited island is a haven for nature lovers, offering a unique opportunity to experience a variety of flora and fauna.».