Charming Seaside House

Piraeus: Location and surroundings of this property

18) PIRAEUS Location: Piraeus is just 12 kms to the south of Athens city center and is one of the most important commercial and passenger ports in Europe, servicing passenger traffic to more than 200 inhabited islands in Greece, whose main connection with the mainland is via the Piraeus port. Unique features: A family-friendly seaside neighborhood that still retains its authenticity, Piraeus is where Greece’s powerful shipping industry was born, and it retains its strong maritime character with most shipping companies as well as the Piraeus Marine Club and the Yacht Club of Greece based here. It is home to the beautifully restored Municipal Theater and the Archeological Museum of Piraeus. Piraeus has some of the most picturesque bays such as Mikrolimano, lined with upscale fish restaurants and has the usual big-city delights of shops, cinemas, theaters, and museums. Accessibility: Piraeus now has three new metro stations and now is well connected to the center of Athens and the rest of the suburbs, the route to the airport by metro is only one hour. Moreover Piraeus also has a tram, a railway station, and several bus lines. Finally, it is the main transfer station for passenger, commercial and cruise ships. Investment potential: The neighborhood benefitted hugely from the Piraeus Port Development, Flisvos Marina redevelopment and to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, making it a prime choice for real estate investors.