about Piraeus
Piraeus
If you're heading for Greece, Piraeus is a nice destination for a relaxing holiday. Being situated just 9km away from Athens, the city is in the periphery of Attica. We should mention also that Piraeus is the capital of the prefecture that bears the same name, and that it's a part of the Athens urban area.
The city boasts being the largest port in Europe and the third largest in the world as far as passenger transportation is concerned. We recommend visiting the Municipal Theater, the ancient Themistoclean Walls, the Long Walls ruins, the Peace and Friendship Stadium and the Karaiskakis Stadium.
If you go to Castella, you should definitely visit the Syrangio, the sanctuary to the local hero Syranga. Together with the Cave of Arethusa, it dates back to the Minoan Age and is a sight worth being seen. Museum lovers are advised to head for the Maritime Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Pireaus.
When it comes to splendid hotels and quality hostels, our site offers Piraeus accommodation for all tastes.