Piraeus a port – city
like no other

Piraeus is located 12 km away from Athens city center and bears great significance as a commercial and political center. In fact, the port of Piraeus dates back to antiquity and was established around the 5th century BC. The largest port of the eastern Mediterranean is the gateway to so many Greek islands, but Piraeus also has a secret side that will grow on you the more explore. Exploring the coast and lively side streets, you will find seafood restaurants and bars with an island feel, pockets of neoclassical buildings and spice-filled bazaars. Piraeus is not just a bustling port but an intriguing destination in its own right, inviting visitors to explore its markets, bars, squares, yacht marinas and gourmet restaurants, as well as the local hangouts where impromptu bouzouki evenings bring back the spirit of the fifties and sixties. The largest of three natural bays, Athens’ port houses a cruise liner terminal as well as docks for ferries carrying passengers to all sorts of Greek islands. And just around the coast, the atmosphere changes in the charming seaside neighborhoods of Microlimano and Pasalimani, with pockets of neoclassical buildings, bars and excellent seafood tavernas. Beyond its modern-day face, Piraeus encapsulates the history of Greece, symbolized by the ruins of the Long Walls, which once reached Athens and tell tales of centuries of decline and rebirth many times over. For more info about Piraeus: https://www.aroundgreece.net/athens/piraeus