ATH to Piraeus Port

Greece's main port for ferries to the islands including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and the Cyclades.

Piraeus is the largest port in Greece and one of the busiest passenger ports in Europe, serving as the gateway to the Greek islands. Millions of travelers pass through its terminals each year, boarding ferries and high-speed catamarans to Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, and dozens of other Aegean and Ionian islands. The port stretches for several kilometers, with different gates serving different ferry companies and island groups.

Beyond its port function, Piraeus is a substantial city in its own right with a distinctive waterfront character. The Mikrolimano harbor is a picturesque circular marina lined with seafood tavernas — the setting for a classic Athenian fish dinner. The Zea Marina nearby houses the excellent Archaeological Museum of Piraeus and a fleet of luxury yachts.

The Kastella hill above Mikrolimano offers panoramic views of the Saronic Gulf and is one of Piraeus\'s most charming residential neighborhoods, with neoclassical buildings and stepped streets. The Piraeus Municipal Theatre (modeled after the Opéra Comique in Paris) is a landmark of the city\'s cultural life. For most travelers, however, Piraeus is primarily about catching a ferry — and timing that connection with an airport arrival is the key logistical challenge.