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Things to see in Piraeus (Greece): 26 places and when to go
Piraeus is a city in Greece with around 466,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly Nature (14), History (6), Mountains (3). The best known are Saronic Gulf, Cave of Euripides and Munichia. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Greece · 37.95, 23.7
- Population
- About 466,000
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (14) · History (6) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Diving (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ATH Spata-Artemida, 22 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mavro Vouno, at 770 m.
What to see in Piraeus
The places in and around Piraeus, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Saronic GulfGulf of the Aegean sea, on the shores of Attica, Argolis and Corinthia, Greece29 km
- Cave of EuripidesCave in Greece23 km
- MunichiaHill and harbor with Artemis sanctuary in Piraeus, Greece4.0 km
- OlympiasReconstruction of an ancient Athenian trireme2.2 km
- Salamis BayBay in Greece21 km
- Vari CaveCave in Greece14 km
- MS Mediterranean SkyShipwreck in Greece20 km
- Archaeological Museum of EleusisGreek museum17 km
- Elefsina GulfGulf in Attica, Greece, north of Salamina island18 km
- Salamis archaeological museumMuseum in Greece18 km
- Theatre of ZeaAncient Greek theatre in Piraeus, Athens, Greece5.1 km
- Saint NectariosChurch building in Aegina Municipality, Greece29 km
- SykiaCave in Greece13 km
- Pan's CaveCave, former Pan sanctuary, near Dafni monastery, Attiki, Greece9.1 km
- Agia Marina BayBay27 km
- Varkiza beachTourist beach in Attica, Greece17 km
- Mavro VounoMountain 770 m in Attiki, Greece11 km
- Peranis BayBay in Greece19 km
- Profitis IliasMountain of East Attica, Greece10 km
- Ayiou Yeoryiou BayBay23 km
- Vari bayBay of Saronic Gulf in Attica, Greece18 km
- European long distance path E4 - part GreeceHiking9.4 km
- Polis HamamHot spring bath4.8 km
- Greek submarine Papanikolis1926 Katsonis-class submarine5.1 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Sourmena Brew
- History: Aphaia archaeological site
When to go to Piraeus
The best time to visit Piraeus is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In June, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Piraeus
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH, Spata-Artemida), 22 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Athens92 places4.8 km
- Lavrio9 places40 km
- Erythres5 places45 km
- Chalcis16 places58 km
- Nemea31 places93 km
- Ermoupoli11 places122 km
And all of Greece, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Piraeus?
The best known: Saronic Gulf, Cave of Euripides, Munichia, Olympias, Salamis Bay. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Piraeus?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Piraeus?
The nearest main airport is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 22 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Piraeus as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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