The city has inspired several renowned artists such as film director Jules Dassen, composers Mikis Theodorakis, Manos Hadjidakis and Stavros Xarchakos, and singers Grigoris Bithikotsis and Vicky Moscholiou. Nowadays, Piraeus is the third largest municipality in Greece, with a population of 163,572 (according to the 2021 census). A period of flourishing began, with the gradual increase of the area's population.Īfter the 2004 Olympic Games, the port has been brought up to date and is one of the most modern ports in the Mediterranean. The area of Piraeus has been inhabited since the Neolithic Period and reached its peak of prosperity during the Classical Era when it was declared a municipality and was selected as the port of Athens.Ī long-term decline succeeded until 1834 when the capital of the (then) newly formed Greek state moved to Athens. The crossing can last 3.5 to 6 hours (approximately). Both conventional and high-speed/catamaran ferries serve the route. In summer, at least six ferries heading to Naxos depart daily. Naxos: Ferries to Naxos are available throughout the year, but during the high season, the frequency of the routes increases.

Both conventional and high-speed/catamaran ferries serve the route and the duration of the trip can be from less than 3 hours to 4.5 hours. Paros: A minimum of 5 ferries depart daily during summer, heading to Paros.The crossing’s duration ranges from 2 hours to 5.5 hours. Both conventional and high-speed/catamaran ferries operate the route. Mykonos: In summer, at least four ferries depart every day to reach Mykonos.Both conventional and high-speed/catamaran ferries operate the route and the trip can last from 4 to 10 hours. Santorini: During the low season, itineraries to Santorini are limited to two per day, yet their number starts increasing in the shoulder season, and peaks in the high season, with six ferries departing every day.Ferries from Piraeus to the Cyclades depart from gates E6, E7, E9, and E10. Some of the most popular ferry routes are to Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, and Milos. Several ferries heading to the Cyclades depart from Piraeus throughout the year, yet daily in the summer.

Piraeus port map