Mediterranean cruise or ferry trip to the Greek islands? It is unlikely that you will be able to pass Athens Piraeus - the sea gate of Greece and one of the largest ports in Europe. The port of Piraeus serves more than 20 million passengers annually. Grekoblog has already written a detailed article about . Now we will talk in more detail about the port itself.

History of the port

The history of the Athens port of Piraeus dates back more than 25 centuries. Up to the 5th century. BC. in its place there was only a small village, and Athenian ships used the harbor of the Phalerian Bay, geographically located closer to the city, but more open, and therefore more vulnerable to bad weather and attacks.

At the beginning of the 5th century BC. The archon of Athens, Themistocles, began to implement the strategy of Athens' dominance at sea. As a consequence, a decision soon followed to build a new port, necessary to maintain a large fleet (up to 400 triremes) and trade operations. The Piraeus Peninsula, forming 3 harbors, was ideally suited for these purposes.

Up to the 5th century. BC. on the site of the port there was only a small village

All the harbors of the Athenian port - Piraeus proper, divided into western and eastern parts, Zea (now the port of Psalimani, intended for private yachts) and Munichia - were surrounded by a wall, uniting with Athens through the famous Long Walls.

During particularly strong storms or due to the threat of attack from the sea, the entrance to the mouth of the Piraeus was blocked with chains.

Very soon Piraeus became something of a new satellite trading policy of Athens. Sailors and merchants settled on its streets, preferring to do business with overseas partners right at the docks.

March 1, 86 BC Athens was captured and sacked by the troops of the Roman dictator Sulla. The walls were also destroyed, and Piraeus became an unremarkable harbor for many years.

In the Middle Ages, it was restored by the Turks, who placed one of their naval bases on its territory. At the entrance to Piraeus there was a statue of a lion, which is why it was often called the “lion’s” (Porto Leone). In 1687, Piraeus was briefly captured by the Venetians and the statue was transported to Venice.

How to get to Piraeus and how to get around

In the 70s of the 20th century, Athens and the port of Piraeus itself were completely rebuilt. A copy of the taken away statue appeared at the entrance to the central harbor of Piraeus. Interestingly, in Greece there has been a movement called “Committee for the Return of the Lion” for many years.

As we wrote above, details on how to get to the port of Piraeus follow. And there shouldn’t be any particular difficulties with this. It’s another matter when you get directly to the port - its territory is huge and in order to have time to find the right vessel, it is better to arrive a little early.

You must be at the pier no later than 30 minutes before the ship departs.

To make it easier to navigate the port of Piraeus, it makes sense to purchase or download its map, and here you should be careful. In 2013, 2 new terminals were put into operation in Piraeus. Thus, port maps issued before 2013 may contain inaccuracies.

To avoid unpleasant consequences, we decided to publish a new map of the port of Piraeus - download it.

In terms of navigation around the port, it is easier for travelers going on a cruise: a few hours before the ship departs, free buses appear at the main gate of Piraeus, which take tourists to the desired pier. The nameplate with the name of the vessel is usually located behind the windshield of the bus.

A few hours before the departure of the liner, free buses appear at the main gate of the port, which take tourists to the desired pier

If you are going to the Eastern Cyclades (berths E6 and E7), you will only need to take the metro or bus to the main entrance to the port of Piraeus, and then cross the bridge or across the road to the main entrance, from where you can reach the desired berths.

The rest of the piers of the port of Piraeus are located further, so there are also free shuttles directly from the main entrance to them.

You can try and walk to the desired port pier. Moreover, there is a lot to see in Piraeus. The port is constantly home to a large number of a wide variety of ships: from small “cats” (FlyingCat) to gigantic multi-story liners. So it’s better not to hide the camera too far.

Passenger port harbors

If you have already downloaded the map of Piraeus, which we provided at the link above, now you should have it before your eyes in order to understand where your ship can depart from:

• Berth E1 (Akti Vassiliadi). From here there are ferries to the Dodecanese archipelago (Rhodes, Kalymnos, Kos, Leros, Patmos).
• Pier E2 (Akti Khetiona). From this pier ferries depart to Lesvos, Chios, Ikaria, Samos, Crete.
• E3 (Agios Dionysios, Akti Kondili). Serves ferries going to the island of Kythira and Crete. The shuttle parking lot is located closer to pier E4 and entrance area E5.
• E4 is only for travelers arriving from Kythira.
• Zone E5 – designation of the bus stop, the main entrance to the port and the main passenger terminal.
• Berth E6 (Akti Kalimasiotti). Ferries depart from it to Crete (Rethymnon) and the Eastern Cyclades (Santorini, Paros, Syros, Tinos, Naxos, Mykonos).
• E7 (Akti Tzelepi) also serves ships going to the Eastern Cyclades. There are ticket offices, cafes and taverns near the boarding area.
• E8 (Akti Poseidonos). From here ships go to the Saronic Islands. There is also an entrance for tourist cars.
• E9 (Akti Miaouli) is intended for ferries and high-speed dolphins heading to the Western Cyclades, Samos and Ikaria. One of the new terminals is located nearby.
• E10 – for those who come from the Western Cyclades, Samos and Ikaria.
• E11 and E12 serve cruise ships only. There are also terminals here, where there is everything: ticket offices, cafes, rental agencies and travel agencies (for example, for travelers who want to go on an excursion to Athens during their stay).

If you want to walk to the desired harbor of the port of Piraeus, it is worth remembering that you need to be at the pier no later than 30 minutes before the ship departs. Passengers who arrived later may well be considered late, with all the consequences arising from this status.

A “walk” to the desired port pier can take up to an hour, depending on where you were dropped off from the transport (one of the arguments in favor of a taxi).

To avoid running around the port looking for a ship, you should take a taxi

There are no automatic lockers in Piraeus, but they are available at the Piraeus metro station, which is convenient only for those who decide to walk around Athens if they have time.

The port does not have automatic storage rooms, but they are available at the Piraeus metro station.

If you arrive at the port of Piraeus in the evening and depart, say, in the morning, then it makes sense to rent a hotel while you wait.

Piraeus is a full-fledged city, and its hotel infrastructure is well developed. The best selection of hotels with a map, distance from the port, photos of rooms and reviews of guests who have been here, and current hotel discounts are given below.

If you want to spend your waiting time usefully, you can go see Athens - it will take less than an hour by metro.

If this is your first time in the city and your time is limited, then an ideal option for a quick tour of the city may be an audio guide to the center of Athens for iPhone [link] or one of the excursions below.

Please read your ticket carefully in advance. The port of Piraeus is open daily from 7.30 to 2.30. If the schedule indicates that the ship arrives at 07.30 and departs at 14.30, but the time on the ticket is 06.30-16.30, you need to focus on the earlier departure date of the ship, at 14.30.

The period indicated on the ticket may also include time reserved at the port in case of a storm, strike or any other unplanned situation.

The time a ship stays in port may vary due to weather and strikes.

If you do not yet have a ticket, but you know for sure that you want to plan your trip by sea, then you can purchase it in advance online through the Ferriesingreece service.

Grekoblog described all the details on how to make a purchase and get a ticket in your hands in the video below. By the way, this video is part of a large video course on Greece, of which ferries are only a small part. You can go into more detail with all sections.

To minimize risks when trying to get to Piraeus from Athens airport or from a ship to the hotel or airport you need, it makes sense to order a taxi online. Do it .

Piraeus has been the largest port in Greece and the Mediterranean since “classical” times (the age of Pericles), when the so-called Long Walls were built between Athens and Piraeus, the surviving remains of which are still visible today. Today's Piraeus is an independent large city. The port, with its ferries leaving for the islands, which is why most visitors end up in Piraeus, is attractive in itself.

On Sunday mornings, there is a flea market behind the metro station, selling mainly cheap clothes, pirated CDs and other goods, but it’s worth a look. The area that is truly attractive is rather the surroundings of the Zeya Marina and Mikrolimano harbors with berths for boats, boats and small vessels. There are many cafes and restaurants on the embankments. In addition, the city has an excellent archaeological museum.

Piraeus became a port at the beginning of the 5th century BC under Themistocles, who appreciated the benefits promised by three natural harbors. Therefore, he surrounded it with defensive walls, which were destroyed during the Peloponnesian War. They were restored in the 4th century BC. Under Pericles, the construction of the Long Walls was completed - this provided the city with the opportunity to receive reinforcements and supplies by sea in the event of a siege.

In modern Piraeus, the remains of these walls and the towers that strengthened them have been preserved in a number of places. Under the Turks, Piraeus fell into disrepair, and by the end of the War of Independence there was only one monastery left here. However, from the 1830s Piraeus began to grow. Initially, the influx of population was provided to the port by refugees from, who left their homeland after the Turks devastated the island, then settlers arrived from, Crete and.

By the beginning of the First World War, Piraeus had bypassed what had previously been the main port of the country, and the shipping that opened in the meantime along (in 1862) and the Corinth (in 1893) canal only strengthened the strategic importance of the capital's port. As well as, after the “exchange of population” between and in 1923, Piraeus grew rapidly. More than 100 thousand Greeks from Asia Minor settled in the port city, doubling the population of Piraeus in almost one single night and bestowing a new culture, the most lasting legacy of which was rebetika - blues with an admixture of jazz.

Arrival and transport in Piraeus

The easiest way to get from Athens to Piraeus is by metro, line 1: about twenty minutes from Omonya station. You can take the tram to the SEF stop (Sgadio Irinis ke Filias - Stadium of Peace and Friendship), where you can go to the Neo Faliro metro station or walk to the Mikrolimano piers. There are many buses: No. 40 (10 minute interval from 5:00 am to midnight; from 1:00 to 5:00 am - 1 hour) connects Piraeus with, and No. 49 – with Omonya (5:00-0:00 interval about 15 minutes, 1:00-5:00 – 1 hour interval) and stops a little closer to the ferry piers.

The journey takes about an hour. From the airport to Piraeus, express bus number 96 takes you in about 1 hour 20 minutes. A taxi from the center of Athens will cost you 8 euros during the day - consider this option, especially if you intend to get to Zea Marina or Mikrolimano - the route from the metro to Neither of both harbors is close (although the first one is served by bus No. 904, and the second by trolleybus No. 20). The bars and restaurants of Piraeus are included in the general Athens list: if you want to stock up on food before heading out to sea or have breakfast before a long journey, you will find many establishments both near the market and near the metro station or on the embankments. There are many souvlaki stands and a cafe of the Everest chain on the corner of Akti-Kalimasioti near the metro.

• Piraeus Ferries

Hundreds of ferries depart from Piraeus every day, so it is not surprising that the correct timetable is difficult to find, despite the fact that the tourist office publishes it on its website. Most ships to the islands east of the Peloponnese in, and those in high demand depart between 7:00 and 9:00 am. Then from 15:00 ferries leave in the direction of the Cyclades and, and the last departures in the evening to many ports, but most of the night ferries go to, the north-eastern sector of the Aegean Sea and the western Cyclades. Ferries run frequently, so you'll never have to spend an extra night in Athens or Piraeus during high season.

There is no need to buy tickets for regular ferries in advance, although if you need a seat in a cabin or want to transport your car on the ferry, it is better to buy a ticket in advance. Tickets are also difficult to obtain when Greeks are on vacation or celebrating Easter and the Dormition of the Mother of God - more and more companies are selling tickets via the Internet. During the season, it is worth booking a seat on the Flying Dolphin hydrofoil in advance. It is better to arrive in Piraeus around 7 o'clock and ask shipping agents at the metro station and on the embankment near the Karaiskaki platia.

Often an agent works for a specific company, so you'll have to talk to at least three or four agents to get the full picture. Prices for domestic Greek flights do not vary greatly, but the quality of service, conditions on the ship and the accuracy of adherence to the schedule and route differ. If you, for example, are heading to (Thira) or, choose a ship that stops on no more than three or four islands along the way, and take a ticket for a direct flight to Crete. Ferries on different routes depart from different piers, and some piers are far apart (some large ships send buses to pick up passengers, just like at airports).

Many maps of Piraeus show a diagram of the berths of the main harbor, according to the destinations of ships departing from them, but the port is being reorganized and therefore do not hesitate to once again ask the agent selling tickets: on any day, any ship may end up at a berth that is not intended for it. But there are always signs and other signaling indicating the ship's destination and departure time. They won't sell you a ticket on deck, but there is a kiosk with a ticket office next to the pier.

The collection of the Archaeological Museum at Harilaou-Trikoupi 31 (Tuesday-Sunday 8:30-15:00) is excellent, and if you have an interest in classical antiquity, it may be worth a special trip there. The exhibition begins at the top, where the bronze kouros is on display. The sculpture dates back to 520-530 BC, and dating allows us to consider this statue the oldest bronze statue that has survived to this day. Nearby are statues of Artemis and Athena, cast somewhat later. All three sculptures were discovered in 1959 when pipes were being laid. It is believed that they were hidden in 86 BC, when Sulla besieged Piraeus. The building in which they were hidden burned down during a fire and hid the statues under its rubble, which thanks to this were happily preserved.

Many other exhibits in the museum were salvaged from the harbor floor, including those on display in the last room on the ground floor, where you can see stone reliefs from the 2nd century AD depicting battles between the Greeks and the Amazons - curiously, there are exactly the same objects: it is possible that the ancient Greeks They established their mass production for subsequent export to Rome (and many ships with similar cargo sank in the harbor). Also notable are some ancient musical instruments, stone funeral steles and statues. And one huge tombstone from the Black Sea island of Istros looks more like a miniature temple. And in the courtyard behind the museum, during excavations, archaeologists even discovered a small theater, but they do not allow outsiders in.

Going down to Zeya Marina (other name: Pasalimani), you can admire the luxurious floating palaces anchored here. Nearby on Akti Themistocleous at the Naval Museum (Tuesday-Friday 9:00-14:00, Saturday 9:30-14:00) you can get acquainted with the Greek seafaring and naval heritage and look at ship models and models of ancient triremes and other ships. The institution, needless to say, is not an acquired taste, but the exhibits will be of interest not only to specialists, but also to boys. The ships in Mikrolimano look more modest than those in Zeya, but the harbor itself is more beautiful, and there are many cafes on the embankment where you can sit and admire the sea.

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Weather in Piraeus

As with all of Greece, Piraeus experiences peak temperatures in July and August. At this time, the thermometer reaches values ​​of +32-34°C during the day and +23-25°C at night, and the water warms up to +27°C.

And another small port of Athens is the harbor of Lavrion. The port is located in the town of the same name, located in the southeast of Attica. The distance from the center of Athens is 60 km, and from the port of Piraeus 70 km.

The sea harbor is equipped with several piers from which ferries depart to the islands of Kea, Kythnos, Lemnos, Thassos and others. The port serves up to 16 flights per day. Among tourists, Lavrion is famous for its affordable prices for renting yachts and boats.

Select and buy a ferry ticket from the port of Piraeus

Sights of Piraeus

In addition to the large port of Piraeus, the sights of local culture are famous, of which there are quite a few in the city. Just look at the story of the renovation of the intersection of Philo and George streets, when the famous Piraeus statues of Artemis, Athena and Kouros, as well as other sculptures and antiquities, were accidentally discovered. The collection was transferred to the Athens Museum, but later returned to its hometown.

The largest maritime museum in Greece is located in Piraeus. Its exhibition, which contains more than 2,000 exhibits, allows us to trace the history of the formation of the Greek flotilla. Models of ships, weapons exhibits, sailors' uniforms, flags, naval awards, navigational instruments and maps are stored here. And the library collection includes more than 10 thousand publications on marine subjects.

The Maritime Museum of Piraeus is located at Akti Themistocleous Street 12. The institution is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. The entrance ticket costs 4 euros.

Laskarina Bouboulina Museum

A fund dedicated to the memory of the Greek revolutionary, the only woman in the world to earn the rank of naval admiral. She is the heroine of the Greek struggle for independence of 1821.

Today, a memorial exhibition has been opened in the house of the glorious warrior on the island of Spetses. You can get to the museum using pleasure boats departing from the port of Piraeus. Depending on the speed of the ship, the journey will take from 4 to 2 hours.

One of the main attractions of Piraeus is the Church of Saints Constantine and Helena, a majestic 18th-century building built in the Baroque style. This is echoed by the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the same century, which survived a major fire, but was restored and bursting with baroque beauty.

Separately, it is worth noting the ascetic-looking church of Zoodochos Pigi, which is a functioning monastery. It is located on the top of a hill, so its high bell tower and domes attract tourists from afar with its majestic view.

Park Dion

An archaeological center located directly under the open sky. Ruins of altars and temples, preserved sculptures, as well as ancient mosaics preserve the heritage and beauty of bygone times.

Not far from the park was the Odeon, an ancient amphitheater. Only ruins have survived to this day, reminiscent of the country’s developed culture in antiquity.

Monument to Themistocles

The bronze statue of the commander Themistocles, which appeared in Piraeus in 2010, is so popular among tourists that every souvenir shop sells a smaller copy of it. The original sculpture is located on Akti Miaouli street.

Shops and restaurants

In addition to the attractions, there are plenty of other entertainment options in Piraeus. For example, the city has many cafes, restaurants and taverns where you can appreciate the local cuisine.

Shopping is also worth doing: the central streets of Iroon Polytechneiou and Grigoriou Labraki are famous for their numerous shops, markets and shopping centers.

The port city also has equipped beaches, located at a safe distance from the port and passing ships. One of the best areas is Votsalakia beach, stretching from Mikrolimano Bay to Zeya Bay. In addition to sun loungers and umbrellas, there is a tennis court, volleyball court and swimming pool.

Popular hotels in Piraeus

The city has enough hotels and inns of various classes. Among the popular places we note here:

Holidays in Piraeus are interesting due to its unique attractions and proximity to the capital Athens. Having settled here, tourists can observe beautiful views of the port harbors, go to the Greek islands at any time, or go to the city center and explore the famous Acropolis.

Have fun trips and pleasant experiences!

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How to get to the port of Piraeus and get out quickly? The more time you spend in Athens, the more this question torments you. After all, the most interesting places in Greece are not in the capital, but in the interior of the continent or on the islands. And the main port from which you can get to the islands of the Aegean Sea is the city of Piraeus, closely adjacent to the capital. We tell you how to get to the port of Piraeus from Athens airport and the city center.

There are many ways to get to Piraeus from Athens airport, including on foot. Let’s not bother with nonsense and list three main ways – very quickly and briefly, so as not to take up your time: you still have to prepare for the trip.

Method 1: taxi

The fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive way to get to Piraeus. However, if comfort is important to you or there are several of you and you can split the costs, a taxi is your option.

A taxi from Athens airport to Piraeus can also be ordered online. This is not only faster and more convenient, but often cheaper than calling a car on site. An ordinary sedan will cost 55-60 euros per car. You can order a taxi from Athens airport to Piraeus cruise port on the Kiwitaxi website:

Method 2: bus

There is a direct bus number X96 from Athens Airport to Piraeus Port. The journey takes about an hour and a half. The bus goes directly to the Piraeus metro station, from there it is no more than a 10-minute walk to the port of Piraeus. Buses run every 20-40 minutes, the stop is between exits 4 and 5. There is also a booth where tickets are sold. When we were in Greece, a ticket from Athens airport to the port of Piraeus cost 6 euros. You can check the latest information on the website Athens public transport system .

How to get from Athens airport to Piraeus? The cheapest way is by direct bus No. 96.

Method 3: metro

To get from Athens Airport to Piraeus by metro, you must first find the metro. To do this, exit the airport building and follow the “To Trains” signs. This will take you to the Airport station. Buy a ticket, take the train and get to Monastiraki station. There you need to change to the green line to Piraeus station. The journey takes about an hour, the fare is 10 euros. You can check the latest prices on the website Athenstransport.com. Don't forget that the Athens Airport metro station is open from 6:30 to 22:30.

How to get to Piraeus from the center of Athens

From the center of Athens to Piraeus is about 10 km. So if you happen to find yourself in the middle of this beautiful city, it’s very easy to go to Piraeus (and from there to the islands).

Method 1: by metro

Everything is as simple as shelling pears here. Piraeus station is the end of the “green” line (aka Line 1). So just get to this branch, change and go to the final one. The price of one trip on the Athens metro is 1.4 euros (check the current prices on the website Athenstransport.com).

We get to Piraeus station, then 5 minutes walk to the port and you can leave this wonderful ancient city.

Method 2: by bus

In the center of Athens there are two main squares - Omonia and Syntagma. From each of them there are buses to the port of Piraeus:

• from Omonia Square to Piraeus – bus number 49,
• from Syntagma Square to Piraeus - bus number 40.

The fare is the same as on the metro. Buses stop at Cotzia Square in the center of Piraeus, and the port is about a 10-minute walk away.

That's all the instructions on how to get to the port of Piraeus from the airport and the center of Athens. As for us, on our first visit to Greece we decided not to stay in the capital at all, but to settle in Piraeus, closer to the port. We will tell you in the following publications which hotel we stayed in and where we went from Piraeus. , the most interesting is yet to come!

Piraeus has been the port of Athens since ancient times. Piraeus was once an island, and those wishing to visit it were transported from mainland Greece by ship. It is very likely that the name of the city came from this crossing. Until the 5th century BC. The port of Athens was Faliro Bay. The first person to fully understand the importance of Piraeus and make it the main Athenian port was Themistocles, who built the fortified walls of Piraeus. Their construction lasted from 493 to 479. BC. Later, the fortifications were completed by Pericles, who built the so-called Long Walls, which protected the road from Athens to Piraeus along its entire length on both sides. The city of Piraeus was built in the 5th century. BC e. according to the plan of the architect Hippodamus. The same plan formed the basis for the new layout of the city in 1834. As a result of the rapid development, Piraeus merged with Athens into a single whole, and currently the border between the two cities is practically indistinguishable and has only administrative significance.

Today's port of Piraeus, built on the site of an ancient city, is a major maritime and commercial center not only in Greece, but throughout the Mediterranean. From here ships depart, connecting the Greek capital with both the most remote corners of island Greece and other countries. Piraeus is located approximately 10 km southwest of the center of Athens and is connected to the capital by buses and metro. The hills of Profitis Ilias and Kastella rise above the port, with neoclassical mansions and modern buildings that seem to float in the air above the sea.

Among the busiest business and tourist areas of Piraeus are its small natural harbours: Mikrolimano, Pasalimani, Zea, Freatida and Hadzikiryakio. Here on the coast, numerous taverns serve exotic dishes from fish and other seafood. The smell of the sea and fish, the splash of numerous boats, boats and yachts rocking on the waves very close to your table, the fresh sea breeze that brings welcome coolness on hot summer evenings - all this adds a unique charm to the local climate and creates a feeling of romance. Be sure to visit the fish taverns of Mikrolimano, try fish, seafood, and sea urchin salad.

The attractions of Piraeus include the archaeological museum, which houses exhibits found in Piraeus. They recreate the history, rise and fall of the ancient city. The most interesting of them are bronze statues discovered in 1959: an archaic Kouros Apollo, two statues of Artemis, a Piraeus Athena and a tragic mask.

traveler's story about the port of Piraeus

Piraeus has been the port of Athens since ancient times. Today's Piraeus, built on the site of an ancient city, is a major maritime and commercial center not only in Greece, but throughout the Mediterranean. From here ships depart, connecting the Greek capital, both with the most remote corners of island Greece, and with other countries. The city of Piraeus was built in the 5th century BC. e. according to the plan of the architect Hippodamus from the island of Melos. The same plan formed the basis for the new layout of the city in 1834. As a result of the rapid development, Piraeus merged with Athens into a single whole, and currently the border between the two cities is practically indistinguishable and has only administrative significance. In the medieval period, Piraeus was known as Porto Leone, derived from the huge stone statue of a lion, as if guarding the entrance to the port.
Modern Piraeus, being the main port of Athens and the largest in Greece, is a leading maritime center. Life in Piraeus is centered around three estuaries - the central one, the Zea estuary and Mikrolimano.
We recommend continuing your visit to Piraeus with a walk around Kastella. In addition to the many beautiful buildings standing on this hill, you will see a magnificent panorama of the Saronic Gulf. Be sure to visit the archaeological museum.
The area is famous for its fresh fish dishes and always attracts lovers from all over Attica.
After lunch, you will be invigorated by a walk along the yachts and sailing ships docked at the Zeya pier.
The main tone of Piraeus life is set by the sea. His presence is felt so strongly that it seems as if the sea surrounds the city on all sides.
In ancient times, Piraeus was indeed an island, and those wishing to visit it were transported from mainland Greece by ship. Piraeus is located approximately 10 km southwest of the center of Athens and is connected to the capital by buses and metro. The port is dominated by the hills of Elijah and the Castella, with neoclassical mansions and modern buildings flanking the city from the sea. Among the busiest and most tourist areas of Piraeus are its small natural harbors: Mikrolimano, Pasalimani, Zea, Freatida and Hadzikiryakio. Here, in countless taverns near the sea, exotic snacks from fish and other inhabitants of the deep sea are prepared. You can taste them with a unique, purely Greek drink - ouzo. And to top off the pleasure - the fresh smell of the sea and the measured splash of numerous boats, boats and yachts rocking on the waves, very close to your table.

Port of Piraeus

The port of Piraeus is located 12 km from Athens. Piraeus is the largest seaport in all of Greece. The port of Piraeus is located right next to Athens. Piraeus is not just a port in Greece, but also a major city, as well as an industrial and commercial center. According to the 2001 census, the population of the city of Piraeus was 175,697 people.

The history of the port of Piraeus dates back to the times of Ancient Greece. Piraeus received its main impetus for development in the 5th century BC. when Piraeus was chosen as the main port of Athens, concentrating in itself the meeting point of all major trade sea routes.

The Port of Piraeus is the largest passenger port in Europe and the third largest in the world. Piraeus serves approximately 20,000,000 passengers per year. In addition to passenger traffic, the port is one of the ten largest cargo ports.

The port of Piraeus has accumulated a large number of attractions over its long history. Kastella Hill is one of the most attractive areas of the city, offering panoramic views of Athens and the Saronic Gulf. In the city of Piraeus, from ancient times, as well as from the reign of the Venetians, many beautiful old mansions have been preserved. Every year the picturesque harbors of Mikrolimano and Pasalimani attract large numbers of visitors. Every night the local clubs in these harbors host vibrant parties.

Piraeus. the port of Athens, the largest port in the Balkans and one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. Even now, when Athens and Piraeus have practically merged, Piraeus retains its identity and its distinctive features, which have distinguished it from antiquity to the present day.
The city was founded in the 5th century BC. when Athens was the main naval power in the Mediterranean. In ancient times, Athens and Piraeus were connected by a road, which was protected by fortress walls. Thus, Athens and Piraeus were united into a single whole in ancient times.
The construction of walls began during the wars of the Greek city-states with Persia. It began immediately after the expulsion of the Persians from Attica. At that time, Attica was completely in ruins, but the inhabitants of Athens understood the importance of building defensive structures to strengthen their power and, first of all, instead of rebuilding their personal homes, they made every effort to build public and defensive structures.
Today, getting from Athens to Piraeus is quite easy. The center of Athens is connected to Piraeus by a separate metro line. By and large, today there is no clear dividing line between Athens and Piraeus.
The metro goes directly to the central port. From the central port of Piraeus you can easily reach any island in Greece. There are many companies that transport goods and passengers; Tickets can often be purchased right before boarding.
The port of Mikrolimani will be more interesting for tourists. At the entrance to the port you can see the remains of ancient watchtowers and ancient docks. During Turkish rule, the Ottoman naval forces were based in the port, and today the port is famous primarily for its fish restaurants, which are supplied with freshly caught seafood every morning.
There are two museums in Piraeus. Archaeological and Maritime Museum. The Archaeological Museum displays artifacts that were found as a result of the archaeological excavations of Piraeus. The maritime museum presents the history of the development of the fleet, from ancient times to modern exhibits. The entrance to the maritime museum is quite easy to find because... Near the museum there are guns removed from ships and the wheelhouse of a submarine.

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