Piraeus is now the fifth largest municipality in Greece; the city proper with its suburbs form the Piraeus urban area, which is incorporated in the Athens urban area, thus making Piraeus an …

Tourists are increasingly flocking to the Greek port city of Piraeus, lured by its warm climate, crystal blue waters, exquisite but affordable restaurants serving some of the freshest fish in the …

Nov 26, 2025 · Piraeus is far more than Athens’ busy ferry port; it’s a vibrant city with a rich maritime history, lively neighbourhoods, and a creative spirit. Locals recommend strolling the …

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Jul 2, 2025 · Head to Piraeus, Athens' nearby port city, for versatile coastline, tasty seafood, energetic nightlife and numerous cultural stops.

Nov 21, 2025 · Piraeus, city and dímos (municipality), Attica (Modern Greek: Attikí) periféreia (region), Greece. Piraeus is the port of Athens (Athína) and lies on Phaleron Bay, about 6 …

Aiming to create a fortified port for the city of Athens, within the period from 493 to 479 B.C. he constructed the Piraeus Wall. Later, Pericles completed the fortifications by building the Long …

Piraeus means one thing to visitors—they think of it as just a port—and almost another thing entirely to Athenians. Read on to find out where the locals go.

Museums, monuments, neighborhoods, and attractions you shouldn't miss on the coastline and in the center of Piraeus.

The Piraeus (Πειραιάς, official transliteration Pireas) is the ancient port of Athens, and still functions as the chief exit point from the city by sea, for destinations among the Aegean …