Piraeus, Greece

Piraeus Travel Guide

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Local name: Πειραιάς Population: 163.7 thous. (2019)Area: 4.19 mi²Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°56'31"N, 23°38'48"E
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Piraeus Top Attractions

Piraeus Attractions - What to See and Explore

Piraeus offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Makra Stoa, Electric Railways Museum of Piraeus, Hellenic Maritime Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • archaeological museum of piraeus
  • makra stoa piraeus
  • electric railways museum of piraeus
  • hellenic maritime museum piraeus
  • zea marina piraeus
  • port of piraeus
  • municipal theater of piraeus
  • athinais cultural center piraeus
  • keratsini piraeus
  • psyttaleia piraeus
  • moschato piraeus
  • university of piraeus
Day trips

Piraeus – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Piraeus, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Acropolis (Athens), Voukourestiou Street (Athens), Parthenon (Athens).

  • acropolis athens4.8 miNE
  • voukourestiou street athens5.4 miNE
  • parthenon athens4.8 miNE
  • national archaeological museum athens5.7 miNE
  • acropolis museum athens4.8 miNE

Best Time To Visit Piraeus

Learn when is the best time to travel to Piraeus weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June, July and August. Most of it rains in November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Piraeus?

What is the best time to visit Piraeus?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Where to next? Visit attica Attica region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Greece.