Pireus - Piraièvs

Pireus, the port of Athens, is a strategically important place. It's from here that tourists leave to go to the Greek Isles. It is also an intense center of activity, especially in the evening.

Pireus can be broken down into several sections. The first port is for the ferry boats that carry passengers to the islands. At the Marina (marina Zéa), you can admire the prestigious yachts that come into harbor there, as well as do a little shopping in one of its many stores, or have a meal in a restaurant. The boat traffic in the port is almost constant, and the water there is quite polluted, so wait until you get to the islands to go for a swim... Behind all the agitation at the port, there is a charming little neighborhood with open-air fruit and vegetable stands where you can enjoy a slice of watermelon while you wait for you boat.

To get to Pireus, Take bus 19 from the Airport (40 minutes), or the subway. To get to the Marina, take bus number 905.

Lodging, you'll find a number of hotels at Pireus near the subway station. Compare prices and choose the one that fits into your budget.

Food, you have a few options: A sandwich from one of the many grocery stores in the area, a real meal in one of the restaurants or taverns along the pier, with the nicer and more expensive restaurants being at the Marina.

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