Paliachora (also Paleaachora or Paliachora) of Aegina is a medieval village that was built in the 9th century and was the capital of the island until 1826. It is located behind and above the hill of Agios Nektarios, 7 km from the port of Aegina on the way to the centre of the island. Though abandoned for the last 200 years, the site of Paleochora is a must not only for its historical significance but also for its architectural and natural beauty.

The village once had 366 churches (one for every day of the year) and 800 houses. Today there are only 38 churches of the royal style, a few of them in good condition, worth visiting for their history and the frescoes that are still preserved today. On the site, you will also find ruins of the city walls and water reservoirs. Don’t miss climbing to the top of the hill where traces of the castle (built by the Venetians in 1654) are preserved to enjoy the view to the other side of the island.