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General Information for Salamina

Salamina - being the closest in proximity - is little more than a suburb of the sprawling capital. Its long history - along with the other islands' role in the Persian wars - attracts many history buffs, since the most significant naval battle between the Greeks and the Persians. This battle took place in the strait of Salamis, the year 480 B.C.

and many historians still study the strategy used in the famous naval battle of Salamis. The island today is victimized by the industrial pollution, therefore, visitors frequent places like: Kanakia, Peristeria, Ghiala and the pine forest which starts in Moukli up to the monastery of Aghiou Nikolaou.

To Salamina

By ferry : From Piraeus to Paloukia and Kamatero there are frequent routes (only passengers) throughout the year. For information call the Piraeus Port Authority 4124585, 4593123, travel offices 4126181, 4176792, Paloukia Port Authority 4677277.From Perama to Paloukia there are frequent routes throughout the year. Distance 1,5 n.miles.Perama Port Authority 4410441.From Nea Peramo Megaron to Faneromeni Salaminas there are frequent routes throughout the year. Distance 1,1 n.miles.Megara Port Authority (22960) 28888.

Important Phones

Salamina (210)

Authority	Phone Number
First Aid	4677162
Police	4651100
Port Authority	467277