Overview of Piraeus (Πειραιάς)
Visiter Piraeus (Πειραιάς) dans le district de Piraeus (Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques)) permet de découvrir Piraeus Ferry Port Gates E1–E10, accessible via Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (9 km) (altitude 12 m above sea level, 168,151 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 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. Depuis le pôle de Athens (Syntagma / Piraeus Ferry Port / Athens Airport ATH), les ferries Blue Star, vols et bus KTEL relient directement Piraeus (Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (9 km)) et 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).
- Plateia & Front de Mer de Piraeus : Promenade autour du port ou de la place centrale, des ruelles blanchies et des tavernes.
- Criques, Plages & Sentiers (Piraeus) : Randonnées panoramiques et baignade autour de Piraeus.
- Excursions en Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques) : Combinez la visite de Piraeus 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 Piraeus — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Piraeus Cuisine
Piraeus shares the culinary traditions of Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques) (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 Attique (Athènes, Le Pirée & Îles Saroniques):
Best Time to Visit Piraeus
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.