What are the ferry ports in Athens?
Athens has three main ferry ports, Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrion, that connect the mainland to the Greek islands. This is the biggest and busiest port in Greece, located about 6 miles south of Athens city center and today the third busiest port in the world carrying about 20 million passengers a year.
Where do Ferries depart from in Athens?
Piraeus
Most ferries depart from the port of Piraeus, but for some destinations (such as the northwestern Cyclades and the islands of the north Aegean) it is more convenient to depart from Rafina or Lavrio.
What is the closest island to Athens by ferry?
Aegina
The closest islands to Athens by ferry are the Saronic islands: Aegina, Agistri, Poros, Hydra and Spetses. Only 1 to 2 hours ferry ride from the port of Piraeus, these small islands are perfect for weekend visits and even day trips. In fact, these islands get very busy with Athenians on summer weekends.
What’s the name of the port in Athens Greece?
Port of Piraeus
The Port of Piraeus (Greek: Λιμάνι του Πειραιά) is the chief sea port of Athens, Greece, located on the Saronic Gulf on the western coasts of the Aegean Sea, the largest port in Greece and one of the largest in Europe.
Which ferry port is closest to Athens city center?
The largest and most important of Athens ports is Piraeus, about 10 km south of Athens city centre. It is also the largest port in Greece. Most Greek ferries depart from Piraeus.
Is Rafina or Piraeus closer to Athens airport?
Rafina Port is further away from the city centre of Athens than Piraeus, but quite close to Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport).
Which island is easiest to get to from Athens?
Poros is a marvelous green island in the Saronic Gulf. It’s a favorite destination for weekend breaks, as it is easily accessible both from Athens as well as through the Peloponnese. The island of Poros is great if you’re looking for an island with strong traditional character and modern amenities.
How much is a taxi from Athens city center to Piraeus port?
To finish, the Piraeus port taxi trip to the city centre of Athens should take approximately 20 to 25 minutes and cost around 25€, depending on the traffic conditions.