Piraeus Things to Do

Balthazar is a neoclassical bar and has an impressive interior and an even more attractive courtyard. The menu includes traditional; Greek items and stuff like double-cooked lamb, grouper with risotto, and octopus flavored with... more

This large beach club—operated by the Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT)—draws even larger crowds on summer weekends. Sometimes it seems as if the whole city has dropped by for a swim on this fine sand beach surrounded b... more

Built on the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport, the Olympic Helliniko Complex is made up of 5 different venues, one of which is the Fencing Hall. With seating for up to 5,000 the hall was proud to host the 2004... more

Aspro is one of the city's most sophisticated wine bars, offering a selection 120 excellent reds and whites from Greece and abroad. What's more, you can work your way through the wine card while listening to jazz and soul music... more

Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall is regarded as the world's greatest weightlifting venue in the world. The stadium is equipped with a main gymnasium, additonal space for warming up as well as a hostel for athletes. This is t... more

This highly recommended tour will take you to some of mankind's most important heritage sites. You will see the ancient city of Mycenae, the home and palace of the mythical King Agamemnon, the tomb and the majestic Lion Gate. Y... more

Catering to a crowd of media executives, PR people, and magazine cover faces, this restaurant bar serves gourmet items such as grilled goat cheese salad and octopus with black-eyed peas, to name a few. Two levels allow room to... more

The industrial installations of a former gas factory have been transformed by the Municipality of Athens into one of the city's major cultural venues. The construction of this complex started in 1862 in order to provide street... more

The traditional cafés that once graced Syntagma Square have now given way to international fast food chains. However, the one place where you can still have a cup of coffee is the Neon. Try to find a table on the upper floor—th... more

The Galatsi Olympic Hall is a dual purpose hall, located in the north-west of Athens, eight kilometres from the city centre. The hall has facilities for both table tennis and gymnastics. Previously built as a new venue for th... more