A propos de Atenas Goélette - Grèce

Athens is a magical, teeming and yes sometimes a challenging city to stay in, but before sailing amongst the islands, a short introduction to the long history of Greece and the role of Athens is well worth taking. Browse amongst the stones of the Acropolis, around the Parthenon, in the New Acropolis Museum or in the National Archaeological Museum, to take in some of the breathtaking beauty of the art and statues. Wander the Plaka and the city centre to taste the busy life on the streets of Athens.Athens has its famous port-Piraeus, a city in its own right, and bustling with the comings and goings of hundreds of ferries to the Greek Islands; the lifelines of the Aegean.Apart from the main port where cruise ships also moor, and the numerous ferry quays spread around the harbour, there are two smaller yacht marinas at far ends of the port. Mikrolimano is to the southeast, close to the Faliro Station and the tram terminus, and Zea Marina further north.Allow time to get to Pireaus for either your disembarkation or your ferry. Express airport buses run direct from the airport to the port ( 90 minutes minimum) , the metro runs from Syntagma Square, central Athens ( approx. 50 mins), and a much slower bus runs from the same Square. Taxis, or private transfers can be arranged.