Overview of Megara (Mégara)
Visiter Megara (Mégara) dans le district de Attikis (Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques)) permet de découvrir Megara Historic Center & Plateia (Central Square), accessible via Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (34 km) (altitude 35 m above sea level, 23,456 habitants). La ville séduit par sa plateia, son front de mer et les spécialités de Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques).
Key Local Landmarks in Megara: Megara Historic Center & Plateia (Central Square) · Attikis Archaeological & Folk Heritage Museum · Megara Scenic Coastal / Mountain Viewpoint & Taverna Quarter.
Getting to Megara: 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. Comme Megara compte 23,456 habitants dans le district de Attikis, l'accès se fait via Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (34 km) puis en ferry, bus KTEL ou voiture de location.
What to See & Do Around Megara
- Megara Historic Center & Plateia (Central Square): Key landmark and visitor highlight in Megara (Attikis).
- Attikis Archaeological & Folk Heritage Museum: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Megara (Attikis).
- Megara Scenic Coastal / Mountain Viewpoint & Taverna Quarter: Key landmark and visitor highlight in Megara (Attikis).
- Plateia & Front de Mer de Megara : Promenade autour du port ou de la place centrale, des ruelles blanchies et des tavernes.
- Criques, Plages & Sentiers (Attikis) : Randonnées panoramiques et baignade autour de Megara.
- Excursions en Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques) : Combinez la visite de Megara avec les sites majeurs de Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques) : Acropolis & Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora, Plaka, Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, and Hydra Island..
What to Eat in Megara — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Attikis Cuisine
Megara shares the culinary traditions of Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques) (Souvlaki & Pork/Chicken Kalamaki in Warm Pita with Tzatziki) and Attikis. Look for these signature Greek dishes, wines, and taverna customs when visiting Megara:
- Souvlaki & Pork/Chicken Kalamaki in Warm Pita with Tzatziki,Regional specialty enjoyed across Megara and Attikis (€8–€22 at local tavernas).
- Horiatiki Greek Salad & Aegina PDO Pistachio Baklava,Regional specialty enjoyed across Megara and Attikis (€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 Megara
Combine a stop in Megara with these closest neighboring Greek towns, villages, and islands across Attikis and Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques):
Best Time to Visit Megara
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Parcourez toutes les villes de Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques) ou consultez le répertoire complet des 1,450 villes et îles de Grèce.