The hustle and bustle of the port of Piraeus Greece has an exciting atmosphere as tourists and locals wait eagerly to travel to the exotic Greek islands. For those wishing to visit the major attractions of Athens, like the Acropolis and Plaka, a quick metro ride will take you to the city centre. Alternatively, the waterfront areas around Piraeus offers charming little harbours, like the Port of Zea, Pasalimani, the perfect place to enjoy a coffee looking out to sea with views of the island of Aegina.
For the best seafood restaurants and bars, the nearby, Castella and its small port, Microlimano has delightful waterfront tavernas and cafes offering a Greek island atmosphere with beautiful Neoclassical buildings sweeping across the hill slopes and the picturesque Prophet Elias church perched on the hilltop overlooking the harbour.