Why was the port city of Piraeus so important to Athens?
Why was the port city of Piraeus so important to Athens?
The Port of Piraeus was linked to Athens by the Long Walls that maintained the connection during sieges, bringing wealth and a busy commercial life to the port. As Athens’ major military port during the Peloponnesian War that pitted Athens against Sparta.
Which Athens port is closest to City?
Piraeus Port. The largest and most important of Athens ports is Piraeus, about 10 km south of Athens city centre. It is also the largest port in Greece. Most Greek ferries depart from Piraeus.
How far is the port of Piraeus from Athens?
9 km
How do I get from Athens to Athens port?
Taking an Athens airport taxi is the fastest and most convenient transfer option, but costs 54-70€. A cheaper option is the bus, which costs only 6€, but takes over an hour. The final transfer option is the metro. This mode of transport costs 10€ one-way and takes around 85 minutes to reach Piraeus port.
How far is Rafina port from Athens city?
32.3 kms
How do I get from Lavrio to Athens?
The quickest way to get from Athens to Lavrio is to taxi which costs 50€ – 60€ and takes 50 min. Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lavrio? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athens – Ktel Attikis and arriving at Lavrio. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day.
How much is a taxi from Athens airport to Rafina port?
Taking a taxi from Athens airport to Rafina port is by far the quickest and easiest option. Taxis are readily available at the arrivals terminal, and only take 20 minutes to reach Rafina port. Taxis from Athens airport are charged according to a taximeter, but the approximate cost is 38€ depending on the time of day.
How do I get from Athens to Rafina City Centre?
Rafina port is the second busiest port of Athens offering two main means of transportation to the centre of the city, taxis and a KTEL bus connection. Taxi rides from the port normally cost around 40€ and last 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and time of the day.
How do I get from Piraeus to Rafina?
There are 5 ways to get from Piraeus to Rafina by subway, bus, train, taxi or car
- Take the subway from Στ.Πειραια to Στ.Μοναστηρακι Μ1.
- Take the subway from Στ.Μοναστηρακι to Στ.Χαλανδρι Μ3.
- Take the bus from Athens – Agia Paraskevi to Rafina – Bus Station.
How do I get from Rafina port to airport?
Bus from Rafina Port to Athens Airport
- Departure Point: The bus departs from KTEL ATTIKHS bus stop which is at Rafina Port.
- Ticket price: There are only one-way tickets and cost 4,00 €.
- Working hours: The bus is available daily from 05:00 in the morning until 23:00 in the evening.
- Frequency: Buses depart approximatelly every one hour.
How do you get from Athens to Andros?
If you want to travel to Andros from Athens, you should have in mind that ferries to Andros depart from Rafina port, not from Piraeus port. Rafina port is located relatively close to Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”. The bus route between Rafina port and the airport of Athens lasts about 30 minutes.
Can you fly to Andros?
Currently there are no international flights to Andros. The only flights to Andros are domestic flights within Bahamas. To get to Andros from another country you will need a flight with a stopover through Nassau.
How far is Andros from Athens?
107 km
How far is Andros Island from Athens?
9329 km
How long is the ferry from Athens to Andros?
1 hr 30 min
How do I get to Andros in Greece?
HOW TO GET TO ANDROS? The island is only accessible by ferry. There are ferries to Andros from Rafina port in Athens but also from other islands of the Aegean sea. The closest airport to Andros is in Athens.
How do you get to Andros Island?
We recommend flying from Nassau, Bahamas or Ft. Lauderdale, Florida into Congo Town International Airport (TZN or COX). This is the ONLY airport on South Andros Island. Mangrove Cay, Andros is a neighboring island and we can arrange your transfers from there if necessary.
How long is the ferry ride from Nassau to Andros?
Trip time varies depending on where you dock on Andros: From Nassau to Fresh Creek, it takes 1 hour and 45 minutes; from Nassau to Driggs Hill, however, it takes 2 1/2 hours.
How do I get to Congo Town?
Ferry, car ferry, travel • 19h 21m
- Take the ferry from Fort Lauderdale Cruise Terminal to Freeport Harbour.
- Take the car ferry from Freeport Harbour to Nassau.
- Take the car ferry from Nassau to Fresh Creek.
- Travel from Fresh Creek to Congo Town.