Naxos – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Naxos – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
The Naxos Athens (Piraeus) ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Athens and is currently operated by 5 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 4 times per day, SeaJets 6 times per week, Golden Star Ferries 14 times per week, Minoan Lines 1 times per week & the Cyclades Fast Ferries service is available up to 7 times per week.
There are a combined 56 sailings available per week on the Naxos Piraeus crossing between Cyclades Islands and Athens and with 5 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.
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| Naxos - Athens (Piraeus) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | £129* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 2m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:45 | |
| Distance | 113 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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The Greek island of Naxos is part of the Cyclades group of islands that lie in the Aegean Sea. Naxos City, or Chora, is the island's largest town and capital and is built amphitheatrically on the island's west coast. It is also home to one of the biggest ports in the Aegean Sea. The town is popular with tourists and as a result there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to cater for them. The small island of Palatia, which extends from the mainland of Naxos, is the town's emblem. Located on the small island is Portara, which is a monument resembling a door standing alone, without any walls attached to either side. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, whilst the sun is setting.
The island is also well known for its food and for producing the famous Naxian potatoes, wine, Kitron liquor productions and the popular cheese called Graviera. There are many restaurants located throughout the island serving local produce to the many tourists who visit.
From the island's port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
