Aerial view of the harbour and mountains of Salamina

Salamina

History buffs and Athenians wanting an easy, uncomplicated island escape just outside the city.

Fitting Salamina into your route

Closest islands

Straight-line distance between main ports, not ferry time.

About Salamina

Salamina (Salamis) lies just off the coast from Piraeus, close enough that a short car ferry crossing takes only minutes, making it more of a local outing than an international destination. It's historically significant as the site of the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC, where the Greek fleet decisively defeated the Persians.

Weather on Salamina

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Average temperature by month

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18°C / 64°F22°C / 72°F26°C / 79°F28°C / 82°F28°C / 82°F25°C / 77°F21°C / 70°F

Average afternoon temperature, °C. Useful for spotting when it actually turns summer-warm.

Tips

  • Take the frequent, short car ferry from Perama, minutes from central Piraeus.
  • Visit the Faneromeni monastery, one of the island's notable religious sites.
  • Don't expect resort tourism — this is a practical, mostly local island, ideal for a quiet day trip.

Islands near Salamina

Closest first, measured between main ports.

Boats in the marina of Aegina Town

Aegina

Athens day-trippers and weekenders wanting ancient ruins and a working port town under an hour away.

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Poros town seen across the water

Poros

Weekenders wanting a small, walkable port town separated from the Peloponnese by a narrow strait.

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Hydra harbour with boats and stone houses

Hydra

Travelers with a taste for art and design wanting a car-free island with grand stone mansions.

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Narrow whitewashed lane with a footbridge in Spetses

Spetses

Travelers wanting a stylish, largely car-free island with neoclassical mansions and good beaches.

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