GreecePiraeus ( py-REE-əs, pirr-AY-əs; Greek: Πειραιάς Peiraiás [pireˈas]; Ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Πειραιεύς Peiraieús, Ancient: [peːrai̯eús], Katharevousa: [pireˈefs]) is a port city within the Athens urban area ("Greater Athens"), in the Attica region of Greece. It is located eight kilometres (5 mi) southwest of Athens city centre along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf in the Athens Riviera. The municipality of Piraeus and four other suburban municipalities form the regional unit of Piraeus, sometimes called the Greater Piraeus area, with a total population of 448,051. At the 2021 census, Piraeus had a population of 168,151 people, making it the fourth largest municipality in Greece and the second largest (after the municipality of Athens) within the Athens urban area.
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Climate in Piraeus
Best time to visit: Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Average temperature
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Day trips and nearby cities from Piraeus
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Piraeus; times are rough estimates by road.
Long day or overnightVolos
Greece
169 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightPatras
Greece
171 km≈ 2 h 40 min
Long day or overnightLarissa
Greece
217 km≈ 3 h 25 min
Weekend tripThessaloniki
Greece
306 km≈ 4 h 45 min
Weekend tripIoannina
Greece
309 km≈ 4 h 50 min
Weekend tripHeraklion
Greece
318 km≈ 5 h
Weekend tripKorce
Albania
386 km≈ 6 h
From Piraeus you can reach Volos (169 km), Patras (171 km), Larissa (217 km), Thessaloniki (306 km) and Ioannina (309 km) in about 2 h 40 min to 4 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Piraeus
The most pleasant months are Apr to May, Oct to Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 16°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.