Map of piraeus, showing the port gates and the usual ferry departure locations. Athens has three main ports that connect by ferries the mainland of greece to the greek islands. The x96 bus runs all day and night between athens airport and piraeus port, departing every every 1530 minutes. Map of piraeus hotels and attractions on a piraeus map. Today, it is the main port of athens, the biggest one in greece and one of the most important ports of the mediterranean, a major shipping, industrial and transportation center of the country. The largest and most important of athens ports is piraeus, about 10 km south of athens city centre. The port of piraeus is a suburb of and the main port for athens, greece. The 10 best things to do in piraeus 2020 with photos. Piraeus, greece cruise port schedule january june 2018. Remains of this wall can been seen in many areas around the cost of piraeus like in the zea area and in the piraiki. At piraeus port, the bus stop is located opposite the port entrance near gate e5, just outside the metro station. Flights to piraeus piraeus restaurants things to do in piraeus piraeus travel forum piraeus photos piraeus map piraeus travel guide all piraeus hotels. You may use map navigation tools to adjust map scope and zoom level of piraeus airport map. Although piraeus has some nice sights and museum to offer we could highly recommend you to.
Download and print the greece ferry health questionnaire for. Best things to do and see in piraeus, athens, greece. Its the main port city in greece and largest passenger port in europe. Walk to the top of the hill, and admire the alleys with picturesque houses.
To login you must be within the passenger port of piraeus and gain access via a laptop, pda or other device capable of wlan wifi 802. Lavrion is the second largest port in the greek capital also has another port, which has become with time an important cruise ship hub. The piraeus is the ancient port of athens, and still functions as the chief exit point from the city by sea, for destinations among the aegean islands and elsewhere in the east mediterranean. Greece with major cities, islands, and administrative regions. Since the antiquity piraeus was the most important port of greece. Piraeus forum, travel discussion for piraeus, greece. All cruise ships are linked to their complete current itinerary. Point of ships arrival and departure for the dodecanese, cyclades, ikaria, fourni, samos. A short walk from the cruise ship to various taxis, buses and the hop on hop off bus. Below you will find the most recent version of the athens metro map provided by the ministry of infrastructure and transport of greece at the end of 2018. Ferries depart from piraeus, rafina and lavrion to santorini, mykonos, paros, naxos and all other island destinations. Here you can see the movement of ships around the port of piraeus. Aegean flying dolphins fd united agencies travel agent piraeus, attiki tel. Located about eight kilometers from athens city center and some 528 nautical miles northwest of the port of alexandria in egypt, the port of piraeus surrounds phaleron bay.
It is the capital of the piraeus prefecture and the second biggest municipality in the athens metropolitan area. Piraeus sea lines piraeus greece, piraeus port of athens. Piraeus is the largest and busiest ferry port serving athens, with ferries going to. An elegant and popular neighborhood of piraeus, built on a hill also know as profitis ilias. The port of piraeus served as the port of athens since ancient times early antiquity. Click the map to see it in full size or download it. Connect to the internet wirelessly, fast and free from all the main port of piraeus how do i sign. Satellite view and map of port of piraeus in piraeus greece. Piraeus central port is also the largest passenger port in europe and one of. On our athens greece map we have marked all the most important points that will help you get around piraeus on the way from the cruise port to the train station. Piraeus pronounced peerehus is the port for athens and a major. Piraeus has always played a crucial role for athens, considered the citys main port since the eighth century bc through the fifth and fourth centuries bc and up to the emergence of the roman empire. Still the majority of ferries run from piraeus, the main port of athens, but many tourists find it easier to start from rafina their ferry tip to the greek islands.
Book your tickets online for port of piraeus, piraeus. The port of piraeus is also known as piraevs, pireas, keratsini, athens. Piraeus is the 3rd largest city in greece and one of the largest ports in the mediterranean. Piraeus is located within the athens urban area, 12 kilometres 7 miles southwest from its city centre municipality of athens, and lies along the east coast of the saronic gulf.
Piraeus port map piraeus greek ferries ferries greek islands. The anchorage is utilized for ships waiting to enter piraeus port or adjacent to piraeus ports or for taking pilot for entering ports within eleusis bay. Piraeus is about 12 km of 7 miles away from athens. Most cruise ships either depart or dock in piraeus, the citys major port, which is located just 10 km from central athens. Cruises from athens destinations, companies, prices. A detailed map of piraeus airport lglx is presented below. Over the last years, more and more ferries are departing from the port of rafina, a nice seaside town on the north eastern side of attica.
Piraeus to athens route planner get the best route from piraeus to athens with viamichelin. The port of piraeus is the largest greek seaport and one of the biggest in the mediterranean sea. If not listed, please contact your travel agent or call 14541 or contact port police. Piraeus ferry port near athens, greece updated for 2020. Wed decided to stay in piraeus for the day, so we consulted a nearby port map and a free city map that wed picked up in the cruise terminal. Athens metro map english version 2019 available to download. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. Domestic destinations include all of the aegean islands except the sporades and some smaller cyclades and dodecanese isles that require a connection. Port piraeus, greece marine lubricants supply and delivery. Michelin recommended, quickest, shortest or economical. A short jaunt from piraeuss main port youll come across a small scenic harbour, typically filled with fancy yachts gently swinging at the docks.
It was then that the area was increasingly silted and flooding ceased, thus permanently connecting piraeus to attica and forming its ports, the. As these restrictions may change at short notice, customers should refer to the latest information published by the government of their destination country and contact the local customer service officer for further confirmation. All airconditioned rooms are fitted with parquet floors and feature a flatscreen tv, a fridge, a safe box and a kettle with coffeetea facilities. To find the map for the driving distance from athens greece airport to piraeus port, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode.
It is the main link between the mainland and the aegean islands and crete, while also being the main sea gate of the european union at its southeastern edge. Its three natural bays were used for commercial and military purposes, housing the once powerful athenian armada presently, piraeus is the most important port in greece, with around 20 million. Piraeus, athens cruise ship calendar 2018 provides the opportunity to search arrival and departure schedules of cruise ships arriving in port from january through june. How is it and ferries from rafina are more convenient than ferries from piraeus. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in piraeus, greece on tripadvisor. The piraeus, 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 islands and elsewhere in the east mediterranean. Youll be able to pick up your hard copy of the athens metro map at the majority of hotels in the city athens metro is an excellent way to travel around the city. This map shows terminals, bus stations, public toilets, restaurants in piraeus port. Please use the form below the map to search and book hotels near piraeus airport, greece. Alternatively, for receiving various services at anchor either on a transit call with port stay of less than 24hrs or a free pratique call with port stay of max 30 days. The stately eclectic building with the arched dome 1929, replicates the relevant european stations of the period. Choose one of the following options for the piraeus to athens route. The buses made more sense than they do in most ports, since they offered direct service to the main sights in athens about 20 minutes away if the roads werent jammed.
Interactive map of port of piraeus piraeus port authority s. You can also add information on michelin restaurants, tourist attractions or. It is the connecting point of the aegean islands and crete with the rest of greece as well as the main maritime gateway to the european union at its southeastern end. The piraeus port information gathered by marinetraffic includes, wind forecasts and realtime updates for vessels in the port of piraeus. Piraeus is the biggest port in greece and one of the biggest in the mediterranean.
Bus timetable at the airport, the bus stand is located just outside of arrivals, between exits 4 and 5. Until the 3rd millennium bc, piraeus was a rocky island connected to the mainland by a lowlying stretch of land that was flooded with sea water most of the year. Map of greece for travel planning and navigating greek. There are other brochures and maps for download a treasure trove. Piraeus was connected with athens by a long wall the makra tihi. Piraeus central port is also the largest passenger port in europe and one of the largest in the world that services annually approximately 20 million passengers, connecting the mainland with the aegean islands. During the middle ages, piraeus was known as porto leone due to the presence of an enormous stone lion sculpture guarding the port entrance. Zea harbor, or pasalimani as locals call it, is known for being the cosmopolitan side of town, an engaging neighborhood lined with tavernas, cafes, and restaurants spread out across the oceanfront. Since piraeus services about 20 million passengers per year it is only fair to say that is the largest passenger port in europe and one of the largest passenger ports in the world. In the area is the open air theatre veakeio which host important cultural events in summer. Piraeus port hotel offers a rich american buffet style breakfast, it features an onsite bar and restaurant, while guests can use free wifi in all areas. The timetable displays dates and times the cruise ships are in this portofcall based on the major cruise lines itineraries. Click on image to download the piraeus city map pdf. Information about port of piraeus grpir departures and expected arrivals.
Why ferries from rafina can be more convenient than piraeus. Port of piraeus 2020 all you need to know before you go. The view of the main port, zea and mikrolimano is unique. Covid19 outbreak information these information are provided in good faith and deemed to be correct at the time it was published. Searoutes is a professional tool for route and distance calculation, voyage planning of seagoing vessels. Piraeus athens route planner distance, time and costs. Ive always thought that this is the best map of piraeus.