Overview of Megara (Mégara)
Een bezoek aan Megara (Mégara) in Attikis (Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden)) brengt u naar Megara Historic Center & Plateia (Central Square), met verbinding via Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (34 km) (35 m above sea level, 23,456 inwoners). Bezoekers komen voor de gezellige plateia, taverna's aan zee en streekgerechten van Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden).
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. Omdat Megara (23,456 inwoners) in Attikis ligt, reizen bezoekers via Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (34 km) per veerboot, KTEL-bus of huurauto.
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 & Haven van Megara: Wandel langs het dorpsplein, witgekalkte steegjes en traditionele taverna's.
- Stranden & Wandelpaden (Attikis): Verken baaien en uitzichtpunten rond Megara.
- Dagtrips in Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden): Combineer Megara met hoogtepunten in Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden): 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 Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden) (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 Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden):
Best Time to Visit Megara
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Bekijk alle plaatsen in Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden) of doorzoek het volledige overzicht van 1,450 Griekse steden en eilanden.