Athens (Marina Zea), Greece

Pireaus is a city in the region of Attica, Greece. It is located in the Athens Urban Area, 12 km southwest of the city center along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf. It is the chief port of Greece and the largest passenger port in Europe.

Things to See & Do

* Pireaus Seaside
* Pireaus open-air market
* Kastella Hill
* Veakio open-air theatre
* Piraeus Archeological & Maritime Museums

General information

Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - euro (€)
Language – Greek
Land Area – 10.86 km²
Population – 500,000 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time –GMT/UTC plus two hours
International Country Telephone Code – 21d

Port Location – Zea Marina is located to the south of the commercial harbour at Piraeus.

Travel Links – Pireaus is accessible from Athens by the Metro and the direct Airport Express buses.