Piraeus

Piraeus, also written Peiraieus, is only eight kilometers from central Athens and to this day is considered the port city of the Greek capital. Currently, the area has a population of nearly 200,000 people.

Port of Piraeus

Location of the three harbors

As we have already mentioned, the most famous thing about Piraeus is its port. This is the starting point for visiting the Greek Islands and constitutes a mandatory stop for cruising the Aegean Sea.

Piraeus is made up of three separate harbors:

Kantharos

Kantharos is Piraeus’ most important and greatest wharf. All large ships, including cruise ships, cargo ships and big fishing vessels dock in Kantharos. This harbor is not interesting for tourists. 

Zea

Also known as Pasalimani, Zea is the leisure harbor, where the most luxurious and expensive yachts moor. It has a pleasing seafront filled with bars, stores, restaurants and terraces. It is one of the bustling areas of Athens, specially during the summer.

The Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and the Theatre of Zea are two top attractions worth visiting in the area.

Munichia

Munichia is a tiny, traditional and charming harbor with brightly colored fishing boats and tavernas that specialize in fresh fish and seafood.

Munichia is our favorite part of Piraeus port.

How to Get to Piraeus?

Unless you rent a car or take a taxi, the best way to get to Piraeus is on the subway. Take the metro to the stop Faliro, then take Akti Dilaveri street until you get to the waterfront, and then turn right.

Munichia is the first bay you will reach, and Zea is the following.