Sikinos - Piraeus ferry route details
Piraeus ferry terminal is 195 km northwest of Sikinos. This corresponds to a distance of 105 nautical miles.
Ferry route: | Sikinos - Piraeus |
Port of departure: | Sikinos |
Destination port: | Piraeus |
Departures: | 4 times a week |
Ferry companies: | Zante Ferries |
Piräus
Piraeus is an important port city in Greece, located southwest of Athens on the Saronic Gulf. As one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean, Piraeus is the most important hub for shipping traffic between Greece and the Aegean islands and other international destinations. One of the city's most famous attractions is the Piraeus Archaeological Museum, which exhibits valuable finds from the region, including statues, ceramics and other ancient artifacts. The harbor promenade of Zea Marina and the marina of Mikrolimano offer a charming atmosphere with numerous cafés and fish restaurants serving local cuisine. The Castella district, a historic neighborhood on a hill, offers breathtaking views of the harbor and the surrounding area.
The ferry port of Piraeus in Greece offers connections to 50 Greek islands as well as to the ports of Kavala, Porto Heli, Thessaloniki, Agistri Myli, Ermioni, Souvala and Methana on the Greek mainland. A total of 66 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Cyclades Fast Ferries, Anes Ferries, Anek Superfast, SeaJets, Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Anek Lines, Zante Ferries, Saronic Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins, Alpha Lines, Minoan Lines and Hellenic Seaways.
Sikinos
With only about 300 inhabitants, Sikinos is perfect for vacationers looking for peace and quiet. On this island there are both barren mountains and fertile valleys, and whoever wants can reach and visit all three places of the island in a relatively short time. However, extensive hiking is difficult on the island due to the steep slopes. One can definitely say that this island is something for vacationers who are looking for absolute peace and tranquility. Agriculture and fishing, along with tourism, are the main sources of income for the inhabitants, who live a modest life.
The ferry port on the island of Sikinos offers connections to the other Greek islands of Thira, Thirasia, Paros, Folegandros, Ios, Kea, Sifnos, Serifos, Milos, Kythnos, Kimolos, Anafi, Syros and Naxos, as well as to the ports of Piraeus and Lavrio on the Greek mainland. A total of 16 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Hellenic Seaways, SeaJets and Zante Ferries.