Piraeus
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Το Λιμάνι της Ελλάδας" | "The Port of Greece
Why visit
Most travelers pass through Piraeus on the way to the islands but the city itself offers much in a half-day. The Archaeological Museum (the Piraeus Apollo bronze is breathtaking), the visually coherent small harbors of Mikrolimano and Pasalimani lined with seafood restaurants, and the panoramic walk to Kastella hill. May, June, and September are best. Use Piraeus as the launch for the Saronic Islands or as a stop on a Greek island tour.
When to avoid
The main port (Megas Limen) is functional but unattractive. Don't expect tourist polish. Pickpockets work the metro and ferry queues. Keep valuables zipped. Some neighborhoods near the port are sketchy at night. Mid-summer ferry crowds in August are intense. Book passages well ahead. Strikes (especially seamen's strikes) can disrupt ferry schedules with little notice.