The Saronic Islands or Argo-Saronic Islands is an archipelago in Greece , named after the Saronic Gulf in which they are located, just off the Greek mainland . [1] The main inhabited islands of this group are Salamis , Aegina , Agistri , and Poros . The islands of Hydra and Dokos , which are part of the Peloponnese (technically between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf ), are sometimes included as part of the Saronic Islands. [2]
Many mainland Greeks have vacation homes in the Saronic Islands, which are regularly served by ferries from Piraeus and the Peloponnese. [1] Salamis, the largest island of the group, is where the ancient Greek navy defeated the Persians in the Battle of Salamis .
Main islands
| Island | Area (Km 2 ) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| Salamina | ||
| Aegina | ||
| Hydra | ||
| Poros | ||
| Spetses | ||
| Dokos | ||
| Agistri |
References
- ^ Jump up to:a b James, By. “Islands on the hop – Travel Doctor special” . Metro.co.uk . Retrieved 2012-02-09 .
- Jump up^ “Hydra Dokos Island: Information about the island of Dokos in Hydra Greece, Saronic” . Greeka.com . Retrieved 2012-02-09 .