Attica district, Attica, Greece

Places to visit near Piraeus

Piraeus is a city in Attica district, Attica, Greece, home to about 163,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 17 museums. The must-see places are Holy Trinity (1 km), Archaeological Site of Therpsithea Square (1 km) and Μακρά Στοά (1 km).

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Piraeus, Attica
Piraeus, Attica district, Attica, Greece. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Piraeus at a glance

Location
Attica district, Attica, Greece
Population
about 163,688
Coordinates
37.9420° N, 23.6462° E
Places within 50 km
146 (115 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Piraeus

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Forts & heritage near Piraeus

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Piraeus. The closest is The Arsenal of Philo (1 km); the best-known is Archaeological Site of Therpsithea Square (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Piraeus

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Piraeus. The closest is Καστέλλα (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Piraeus

18 churches within 100 km of Piraeus. The closest is Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος (1 km); the best-known is Holy Trinity (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Piraeus

18 museums within 100 km of Piraeus. The closest is Μουσείο εμπορικής ναυτιλίας (1 km); the best-known is Ελληνικός Κόσμος (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Piraeus

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Piraeus. The closest is Βοτσαλάκια (1 km); the best-known is Salamis (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Piraeus

11 caves within 100 km of Piraeus. The closest is Cave of Aretousa (1 km); the best-known is Dafni Pan Cave (Attica) (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Piraeus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Piraeus
  2. 1 km Holy Trinity · church, Attica
  3. 1 km Μακρά Στοά · heritage site, Attica
  4. 3 km Κονώνεια Τείχη · heritage site, Attica
  5. 2 km Archaeological Site of Therpsithea Square · heritage site, Attica
  6. 1 km Καστέλλα · viewpoint, Attica
  7. 1 km Back to Piraeus

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How to reach Piraeus

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    Within 15 km of Piraeus

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Piraeus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5691The Arsenal of Philo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1322Καστέλλα (1 km)
    Churches1718Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος (1 km)
    Museums1718Μουσείο εμπορικής ναυτιλίας (1 km)
    Beaches & coast912Βοτσαλάκια (1 km)
    Caves911Cave of Aretousa (1 km)
    Other attractions89Μενέλαος Παλάντιος (1 km)
    Parks66Τινάνειος Κήπος (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Koumoundourou Islet (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Λιμένας Λέοντος (2 km)
    Temples33Athena Nike Temple (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Diomedes Botanical Garden (10 km)
    Buddhist sites22Kaisariani Monastery (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Emir Zade Mosque (72 km)

    Piraeus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Piraeus?

    Holy Trinity (church, about 1 km), Archaeological Site of Therpsithea Square (heritage site, about 1 km), Μακρά Στοά (heritage site, about 1 km), Καστέλλα (viewpoint, about 1 km), Κονώνεια Τείχη (heritage site, about 3 km), Georgios Averof (heritage site, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Piraeus?

    146 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 17 museums, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Piraeus?

    The Arsenal of Philo, about 1 km by road; Archaeological Site of Therpsithea Square (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Piraeus?

    Καστέλλα, about 1 km by road; Λόφος Νυμφών (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Piraeus?

    Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος, about 1 km by road; Holy Trinity (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Piraeus?

    Start in Piraeus, visit Holy Trinity, then Μακρά Στοά, then Κονώνεια Τείχη, then Archaeological Site of Therpsithea Square, then Καστέλλα, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Piraeus?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Piraeus

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Piraeus’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Piraeus on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.