Resort Piraeus: get acquainted and love!
Piraeus is located in Attica, so some of the tourists, as a separate resort, did not hear about it. Most travelers know it as a commercial and passenger port of the country, which is considered the largest in the Mediterranean. Rest in Piraeus is the sea air, picturesque nature and hospitality of local residents, which leaves incredible impressions for a long time. Rains in the resort are very rare, it happens in the period from November to April. The reason for this is the proximity of the resort to Mount Parnita. If you buy a tour to Piraeus to relax on the beach, choose for this summer months. If you prefer a sightseeing tour, autumn or spring is the ideal time to visit the resort for this purpose.
Top places to visit?
In Piraeus there is something to see and for what to come. For example, you should definitely see the port gate and the fortifications that were built during the Peloponnesian War. Surprisingly, they are well preserved until our times. Another amazing place - the ruins of the ancient city, which are located in the basement of Agia Triada. In Piraeus there is an ancient theater and museum of archeology, with many unique artifacts. You can see all this by purchasing a ticket to Piraeus.
Walking around the city-port, it's worth looking into the Kastell area. It is the most attractive and lined with beautiful houses, built primarily in neoclassical style. The hills of this area will surprise you with beautiful views of Athens and the Saronic Gulf. Museums are also interesting for travelers, especially in this city. In Piraeus, their number is surprising. This is a museum of ships, and electric roads or historical.
Required to view
The Ecocinema Film Festival is an important event that takes place every year in February. If you are going on vacation in Piraeus in the summer, do not worry, because you are waiting for several festivals, as well as a large-scale carnival. The trip to Piraeus is an opportunity to see Piraeus in a new way, not only as a port city, but also as a tourist resort worthy of attention.
