Athenians Depart Athens in Droves by Ferry from Piraeus Port

Athenians have begun their holidays and are departing Greece’s capital in droves, with ferries leaving Piraeus at or near capacity.

Over the past three weeks, 360,000 persons have already left the city for their summer holidays through Piraeus, according to reports at MEGA TV.

As a result, traffic at Greece’s main port of Piraeus, where the bulk of the country’s passenger ferries docks, is high and ships are leaving at or near capacity.

Just this morning, ferries from Pireaus to the Cyclades islands left with a 75% occupany rate.

According to the report, Paros is a popular destination this year among younger travelers departing from Piraeus due to the availability of cheap travel packages for those who booked in advance.

Greece is positioned among the leaders in increased inbound tourist spending since the start of 2024, currently holding the second position with a notable 25% growth.

The country made history in 2023 by securing the ninth spot among the top ten countries worldwide, marking its first appearance at this level, as reported by the World Tourism Barometer of the World Tourism Organization.