Piraeus
Greece · AtticaGR
Harbour of Athens and a port city in Attica, Greece
Piraeus is a port city within the Athens urban area, in the Attica region of Greece. It is located eight kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Athens city centre along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf in the Athens Riviera.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 186,014
- Coordinates
- 37.942, 23.646
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Piraeus
Piraeus — a mid-sized city in Attica, Greece — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 186,014 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Piraeus is strongest on nature, culture and nightlife. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Piraeus
Nature in Piraeus
(16)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. All of it is drawn from Piraeus's recorded activities. That is 16 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Piraeus
(13)Under culture, Piraeus is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Cathedrals and Churches. The full list runs to 13 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Piraeus.
Nightlife in Piraeus
(9)Looking for nightlife? Piraeus has Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Piraeus.
Adventure in Piraeus
(7)Looking for adventure? Piraeus has Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Escape Room and Off Road Trails. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Piraeus.
Sports in Piraeus
(7)On the sports side, Piraeus offers Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails and Hunting. All of it is drawn from Piraeus's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Piraeus
(7)Our data lists Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Paddle, Sailboats and Scuba Diving as water sports options here. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Piraeus.
Shopping in Piraeus
(2)Looking for shopping? Piraeus has Food and Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Piraeus.
Family in Piraeus
(1)Under family, Piraeus is tagged with Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Piraeus.
Wellness in Piraeus
(1)Piraeus's wellness entries include Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Piraeus is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Piraeus
(2)On the other activities side, Piraeus offers Fishing and Secret. All of it is drawn from Piraeus's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Piraeus
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Piraeus by regional transport from the nearest hub in Attica; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Athens.
Similar destinations
Places near Piraeus that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Piraeus known for?
- Piraeus, in Attica, Greece, is best known for nature, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 186,014 residents.
- What can you do in Piraeus?
- Recorded activities in Piraeus include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Piraeus?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Piraeus located?
- Piraeus is located in Attica, Greece. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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