Saronic Gulf The Saronic Gulf islands are among the favorite resorts near Athens. Each has its own character and color. Aegina, Angistri, Poros, Spetses, Hydra and the Peloponnesian coast offer smooth sailing sheltered from strong winds. The Meltemi does not blow like in the Dodecanese or the Cyclades and usually its strength is about 4-5. In the Hydra Gulf and Argolic Gulf, the wind is mostly from the South East, blowing force 3-5 dying down at night. Saronic Gulf Islands Aegina According to legend, Aegina was named after the daughter of Asopos. She was kidnapped by Zeus who brought her to the then, uninhabited island. There, they bore a son named Aiakos, who later became king of the island. The archeological record shows the island to have been inhabited since the Neolithic period and is thought to be the birthplace of the poet, Aristophanis.The works of Pausanios state that the temples of Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Dionisos and Asklipios were located near the harbor. A pillar has been recovered from the temple of Apollo (Doric period - 6th century B.C.). It can be seen on the small picturesque hill named Kolonas. The most important archeological site is located on the east…