Overview of Piraeus (Πειραιάς)
Ein Besuch in Piraeus (Πειραιάς) im Regionalbezirk Piraeus (Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln)) führt Reisende zu Piraeus Ferry Port Gates E1–E10, erreichbar über Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (9 km) (Höhe 12 m above sea level, 168,151 Einwohner). Entdecken Sie die Platia, traditionelle Tavernen und die Küche von Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln).
Key Local Landmarks in Piraeus: Piraeus Ferry Port Gates E1–E10 · Mikrolimano Yacht Harbor · Archaeological Museum of Piraeus.
Getting to Piraeus: Ferries, Flights & KTEL Transit
Athens Metro Lines 1–3 (€1.20 90-min city fare, €9.00 Airport Line 3), Piraeus and Rafina Ferry Ports, and Saronic Flying Dolphins to Hydra, Spetses, and Aegina. Vom Knotenpunkt Athens (Syntagma / Piraeus Ferry Port / Athens Airport ATH) verbinden Fähren, Inlandsflüge und KTEL-Busse Piraeus (Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (9 km)) mit ganz Piraeus.
What to See & Do Around Piraeus
- Piraeus Ferry Port Gates E1–E10: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Piraeus (Piraeus).
- Mikrolimano Yacht Harbor: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Piraeus (Piraeus).
- Archaeological Museum of Piraeus: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Piraeus (Piraeus).
- Platia, Hafen & Altstadt von Piraeus: Bummel über den Dorfplatz, vorbei an orthodoxen Kapellen und griechischen Tavernen.
- Strände & Wanderwege (Piraeus): Küstenpfade, Buchten und Aussichtspunkte rund um Piraeus.
- Tagesausflüge in Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln): Kombinieren Sie Piraeus mit den Highlights in Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln): Acropolis & Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, and Hydra Island..
What to Eat in Piraeus — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Piraeus Cuisine
Piraeus shares the culinary traditions of Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln) (Souvlaki & Pork/Chicken Kalamaki in Warm Pita with Tzatziki) and Piraeus. Look for these signature Greek dishes, wines, and taverna customs when visiting Piraeus:
- Souvlaki & Pork/Chicken Kalamaki in Warm Pita with Tzatziki,Regional specialty enjoyed across Piraeus and Piraeus (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Horiatiki Greek Salad & Aegina PDO Pistachio Baklava,Regional specialty enjoyed across Piraeus and Piraeus (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Regional Greek Wine, Ouzo & Tsipouro Pairing: Attica Savatiano White Wine, Retsina of Mesogeia, Freddo Espresso & Mastiha Liqueur
- Local Taverna & Agora Tip: Varvakios Central Municipal Market (Athinas Street), Evripidou Spice Street & Psyrri / Koukaki Mezedopoleia. In Athens, skewers are called 'kalamaki' while a wrapped pita is 'tylichto' (€3.50–€4.20). Ask for extra-virgin olive oil and freshly sliced feta on your horiatiki.
Nearby Greek Towns & Islands from Piraeus
Combine a stop in Piraeus with these closest neighboring Greek towns, villages, and islands across Piraeus and Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln):
Best Time to Visit Piraeus
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Entdecken Sie alle Orte in Attika (Athen, Piräus & Saronic-Inseln) oder durchsuchen Sie das Verzeichnis aller 1,450 griechischen Städte und Inseln.