Overview of Piraeus (Πειραιάς)
Een bezoek aan Piraeus (Πειραιάς) in Piraeus (Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden)) brengt u naar Piraeus Ferry Port Gates E1–E10, met verbinding via Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (9 km) (12 m above sea level, 168,151 inwoners). Bezoekers komen voor de gezellige plateia, taverna's aan zee en streekgerechten van Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden).
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. Vanaf het knooppunt Athens (Syntagma / Piraeus Ferry Port / Athens Airport ATH) verbinden Blue Star-veerboten, vluchten en KTEL-bussen Piraeus (Athens Syntagma & Piraeus Port (ATH) (9 km)) met de omliggende plaatsen in 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 & Haven van Piraeus: Wandel langs het dorpsplein, witgekalkte steegjes en traditionele taverna's.
- Stranden & Wandelpaden (Piraeus): Verken baaien en uitzichtpunten rond Piraeus.
- Dagtrips in Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden): Combineer Piraeus 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 Piraeus — Traditional Greek Taverna & Regional Piraeus Cuisine
Piraeus shares the culinary traditions of Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden) (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 Attica (Athene, Piraeus & Saronische Eilanden):
Best Time to Visit Piraeus
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.