landmark
Acropolis of Athens
Ancient hilltop citadel containing the remains of several historically significant buildings of classical Greece.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Pérama
Attica, Greece · Europe
About Pérama
Pérama works well as a base: 10 minutes from Keratsíni, 26km from Lake Vouliagmeni.
Pérama is in Attica, Greece, with about 25,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Keratsíni, about 4 km away.
Perama (Greek: Πέραμα) is a coastal town and a suburb of Piraeus. It belongs to the Piraeus regional unit and is the southwestern limit of Athens-Piraeus urban area. It lies on the southwest edge of the Aegaleo mountains, on the Saronic Gulf coast. It is 8 km northwest of Piraeus, and 14 km west of the center ofRead more
Athens. The municipality has an area of 14.729 km2. It forms the western terminus of the Port of Piraeus, and there is also a passenger port that provides ferry services to Salamis Island.
The name Perama comes from the Greek word "perasma" which means "passage". Perama has a secondary soccer team named Peramaikos. The Battle of Salamis which took place in 480BC was located between the Salamis island and the mainland, part of which included Perama.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pérama?
Within an hour or so of Pérama: Acropolis of Athens (13 km), Acropolis Museum (14 km), Plaka (14 km), Monastiraki Square (14 km).
Are there any good drives near Pérama?
The nearest famous roads are Athens Riviera Coastal Road, Galaxidi and Langada Pass.
Where is Pérama?
Pérama is in Attica, Greece, about 4 km from Keratsíni.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 25,389
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Attica
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 37.9678, 23.5721
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Pérama
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Acropolis Museum
A stunning modern museum at the foot of the Acropolis showcasing the surviving treasures of ancient Athens.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Plaka
The picturesque oldest neighborhood of Athens nestled at the foot of the Acropolis, with neoclassical buildings and winding pedestrian streets.
14 km · about 25 min 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Parthenon
Magnificent 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, the pinnacle of ancient Greek architecture.
14 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Hellenic Motor Museum
Private collection of over 300 cars from 1895 to modern supercars in central Athens.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Pérama
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 27 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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