landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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Keratsíni
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Keratsíni
Keratsíni works well as a base: 5 minutes from Agios Ioannis Rentis, 23km from Lake Vouliagmeni.
Keratsíni is in Attica, Greece, with about 77,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Agios Ioannis Rentis, about 4 km away.
Keratsini-Drapetsona (Greek: Κερατσίνι-Δραπετσώνα) is a municipality in the Piraeus regional unit, Attica, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town of Keratsini. The municipality has a population of 89,386 inhabitants, according to the 2021 census and an area of 9.326 square kilometres (3.601 sq mi).
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municipality was formed at the 2011 local government reform by the merger of the two former municipalities Drapetsona and Keratsini, which became municipal units.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Keratsíni?
Within an hour or so of Keratsíni: Acropolis of Athens (9 km), Monastiraki Square (9 km), Parthenon (9 km), Acropolis Museum (10 km).
Are there any good drives near Keratsíni?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road and Galaxidi.
Where is Keratsíni?
Keratsíni is in Attica, Greece, about 4 km from Agios Ioannis Rentis.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 77,077
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.9625, 23.6197
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Keratsíni
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Monastiraki Square
A vibrant Athenian square at the base of the Acropolis known for its flea market, street food, and eclectic blend of ancient and modern.
9 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
9 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
10 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
10 km · about 20 min drive
restaurant
Diporto
A signless basement taverna below a warehouse on Sokratous Street by Athens's central market, serving since 1887. No menu, just chickpea soup, fried fish and retsina from barrels, at shared tables through two little doors.
10 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Vouliagmeni
A thermal mineral lake near Athens fed by underground hot springs, set in a collapsed cave surrounded by lush vegetation.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Keratsíni
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 23 kmAthens Riviera Coastal RoadSun-soaked coastal avenue tracing the Saronic Gulf from Athens through Vouliagmeni and Varkiza to Cape Sounion, with beach clubs, sea cliffs and a temple-at-sunset finale.
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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