travel42 Port Guide: Piraeus

travel42 Professional Cruise Port of Call Review

Most people simply pass through Piraeus, Greece's largest port city, to board cruise ships or hydrofoils to the islands.

Piraeus can seem congested and industrial along the waterfront, but there is another side to this fascinating place. It has its fair share of charming eateries and often overlooked attractions.

The pretty fishing harbor of Mikrolimano Bay is a good place for a cool evening outing or dining in a seafood restaurant. You can spend the evening in an open-air cafe or in one of...