Bored of Athens beaches? Urgently go to the island of Salamis! Just 15 minutes from the capital of Greece, and so much!.. The ZagraNitsa portal has found out how to get to the island, what to do there and how much you can buy a summer house on Salamis
Once upon a time, Salamis was uninhabited. Only the pine trees grew and wild animals ran around. Nowadays the place is quite populated: according to official estimates, there are almost 30 thousand inhabitants. Plus tourists, mainly from Athens. The cheapest and fastest way to get to the island is by boat. The boat departs from Salamis Port of Palukia every half hour, Monday to Saturday. The journey takes about 40 minutes. It's even faster - just 15-20 minutes - to sail from Perama, a small port near Piraeus. Ferries run between the piers every quarter of an hour every day.
Photo: Shutterstock In Palukia, taxi drivers will welcome you with open arms and take you to any resort on the island. But it is much more profitable to rent a car. A daily car rental will cost at least 40 euros plus gasoline costs. The third, most budget option is to take a quick ride on an intercity bus from the KTEL company. You can check the bus schedule by calling +3 2104671333.
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Photo: from the personal archive of Ioannis Kotidis
Where to start your tour of the island? Perhaps from its capital of the same name! Locals nicknamed the city of Salamis “koulouri”, which means “donut” in Greek. This is what the island resembles from a bird's eye view.
In summer, all nightclubs are open in the capital. They are concentrated in the Agios Nikolaos area.
After this, we recommend that you look into Selinia , Eandio , Vasilik And Palukia- also famous towns.
Ioannis Kotidis, resident of Salamis::
Koulouri has excellent taverns where the fish is straight from the sea. And seafood for every taste: shellfish, cuttlefish, squid - you're always welcome! The only thing is that there are not many hotels: I know of four, but two are very good. One is located in Selinia, just opposite Piraeus, and the second is on the road to Eantio. Selinia is very cool in the evening: the area is beautiful, full of taverns, and the mountains nearby are interesting.
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Photo: Shutterstock Now about the beach holiday. There are two municipal beaches on the island! The first, Zefyros, is located in the Aentio region. The second, Spithari, is located in the northwest in the Resti region. All the rest are wild. However, only by status, because there are a lot of vacationers on them. The most crowded beaches are in the south of Salamis, so don't count on peace and quiet on Kanakia, Peristeria and Pirtakoni! But there you are guaranteed a clean sea, fine sand, a lot of entertainment (jet skis, banana boats, slides, etc.), umbrellas, sun loungers and, of course, fish taverns where you can refresh yourself and refresh yourself.
Ioannis Kotidis, resident of Salamis:
If you're craving a secluded beach holiday, look no further than the northwest of the island. There are very good beaches there, and the further away the better. Eantio, Saterli, East Club, Lambrano (the last one is the coolest!). But I warn you: it takes a long time to get there and there is no good road there.
Photo: Shutterstock Salamis is not very popular among the native Greeks. The fact is that there is an oil refinery not far from the island. They say that because of this, a haze constantly hangs over Salamis. Although, to be honest, many Greeks bought villas here long ago. They themselves live in Athens, and on weekends they go to their dacha - to the nearest island.
Irina Kakomitas, real estate agent:
Here you can find inexpensive houses with a garden in a traditional Greek style costing 50,000 euros, as well as luxury villas that are not inferior in price to villas in the Peloponnese and popular islands. Houses, depending on the area, size of the plot and proximity to the sea, will cost you from 120,000 to 300,000 euros. And for magnificent villas with an area of 250 m² or more you will have to pay about 400 - 450,000 euros and more. Plots for building a single-family house start from 50,000 – 80,000 euros per 600 m². But if they are located on the first coastline, the price is much higher - up to 160,000 euros and more!
Photo: Shutterstock What to see
In the capital of the island there is the Archaeological Museum (main street P. Lembessis) and the Museum of Folklore, which is located in the building of the Salamis administration on Kon/nou Karamanli street, 1. And 8 km from the city there is an impressive open-air Euripides Theater with a capacity of 3000 seats. . Almost a smaller copy of the Athenian one.
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By the way, a whole story is connected with Euripides! According to legend, the great tragedian of antiquity was born on the island of Salamis. And archaeologists found evidence - they discovered a cave in which Euripides allegedly lived. It is quite possible that the playwright wrote his tragedies here. You can look at the cave yourself and even go inside (it goes 47 meters deep!). The Cave of Euripides is located in an area called Peristeria, 13 km south of the city of Salamis.
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Photo: Ath76 In addition, there are many monasteries and temples on the island: the 17th century Faneromeni monastery (northwest of Salamis), the 15th century monastery of St. Nicholas (on the road to Kanakia), the 12th century Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (in Eandio) and others.
The Persians, defeated in a fierce battle near Marathon by an enemy whose forces were much smaller, were forced to return to Asia, and for ten years they could not come to terms with their defeat. A decade later, they began a new military campaign that would last for many years. Athens at that time itself was the site of political battles between the democratic group and the aristocrats, supported by large and medium-sized landowners. The looming war with the Persians caused fierce disputes between the two warring factions, and preparations for it became a new stumbling block.
In the Battle of Salamis, the Greeks showed not only miracles of bravery and courage, but also became an example for the entire history of mankind of the fact that in the face of even a numerically superior enemy, love for the Motherland, veneration of their shrines, defense of their homes and families, and the freedom so valued by the Greeks, gives strength not only to resist, but also to achieve an unexpected and dazzling victory.
Events the day before: disputes, strife, choice of strategy
Representatives of the Athenian hostile groups also held opposing views on the methods and means of the expected war. Aristides, the then leader of the Athenian aristocrats, believed that Athens would only be saved by ground forces, and demanded that funds be used to build fortifications on land in order to defend the internal territories. This was a defensive tactic, which, given the significant numerical superiority of the enemy, did not bode well for any positive events.
The leader of the democratic group, Themistocles, who went down in the history of Ancient Greece as one of the greatest politicians of that era, was more perspicacious and far-sighted, and considered the tactics proposed by the aristocrats to be incorrect. He proposed not to allow the enemy to approach Athens, but to strengthen the coast of Attica and create a powerful navy. Subsequent events confirmed that he was right and proved that he was a wise and far-sighted politician who knew how to correctly navigate a difficult situation and make the only right decision.
Themistocles' victory in the struggle between two factions ended with the ostracism of Aristides, who was expelled from Athens, and the leader of the democratic group ensured that the income from the famous Laurian silver mines, distributed among the citizens of the Athenian polis, was redirected to defense needs.
In two years, the Athenian fleet increased by 100 units, and amounted to 180 triremes. Themistocles organized the Military Defense Union of Greek Cities, headed by the Spartan commander-in-chief. One can only guess about the global nature of the Athenian leader’s plans, and the course of history that could have taken place if the Persians had delayed a little longer. But two years later, a 100,000-strong Persian army invaded the Thracian coast of the Balkan Peninsula, crossing, led by King Xerxes, across the Hellespont from Asia Minor. The Spartans, led by Leonidas, were unable to contain the Persians in the Thermopylae Gorge, and the Greek fleet, which met them at Cape Artemisia, retreated after the battle to Attica.
In 480 BC. e. the Persians captured and destroyed Athens.
Shortly before this, the civilian population of Athens was evacuated to Salamis and the Peloponnese, and the Greek army also retreated there. The Greek allied fleet, which included about 380 triremes, took refuge in the Strait of Salamis, which was narrow and filled with underwater rocks.
Brilliant strategic move and calculated advantages
The genius of Themistocles allowed him to correctly calculate the further course of events, and even persuade the Spartans not to withdraw their fleet to protect the Peloponnese and Sparta. Knowing full well that the Greeks had no chance against the colossal army of the Persians on land, he decided to deprive the Persians of the fleet, thanks to which they maintained contact with the Persian army from bases in Asia Minor, which supplied everything necessary for the army. The Greeks were on their territory and knew the fairway of the Strait of Salamis very well, while the Persians did not have the necessary knowledge. The Persian ships were large and powerful, but in the narrow strait they lost maneuverability. On the open sea, the Greeks had no chance, but in the narrow and cramped strait they received an undeniable tactical advantage due to the maneuverability of triremes and knowledge of the fairway necessary for military maneuvers.
All these factors robbed the Persians of the advantage they had due to the number of ships. The ships belonged mainly to the Phoenicians and Asia Minor, because the Persians did not have their own fleet. The Allies provided their fleet in the hope of an easy victory and the opportunity to make a good living in rich Greece. The number of the Persian fleet was about 800 combat units, which was more than 2 times larger than the Greek one only in terms of units, not to mention the size and combat equipment. Only in a narrow and cramped strait did the Greeks have a chance of victory, which Themistocles was able to see, supported by his supporters who believed in his genius and insight.
Relying entirely on numerical superiority and significant weapons, September 28, 480 BC. e., Xerxes began to introduce his armada into the Strait of Salamis. The Persians were confident of a quick and easy victory, while the Greeks were determined, and even desperate, because they realized that the fate of all of Greece was being decided in this battle. The Persians intended to easily and simply destroy the Greek fleet, and the Greek fleet, consisting of Athenian and Spartan ships, intended to deprive the Persian army of this opportunity. Information about the battle was preserved due to the fact that the Greek playwright Aeschylus was on one of the Hellenic ships, who later described the course of events in the tragedy “The Persians”.
Great battle and brilliant victory
Huge Phoenician galleys crowded together in a narrow strait and quickly deprived each other of the ability to maneuver, completely blocking the fairway. Attempts to even out the situation only led to even greater chaos, during which they interfered with each other, breaking long oars on the sides.
Fast and small Greek triremes, meanwhile, easily maneuvered between large ships and, obeying the commands of the trierarchs, began to attack the clumsy Phoenician ships. Clouds of arrows rained down on them, but they, hiding behind their shields, boarded the enemy, while those remaining on the triremes, meanwhile, rammed the enemy with the special pointed protrusions of their ships, breaking the oars, completely depriving them of maneuverability.
The Persian-Phoenician fleet, led by Xerxes' brother Ariomenes, lost more than 200 ships in an incredibly short period of time, while the Greeks lost about 40. The surviving ships of the Persian armada rushed to the exit of the strait, and they managed to break into the sea, but they could not continue the battle didn't decide. The resulting defeat led to the fact that the allied fleet soon left for the shores of Asia Minor.
There is no doubt that the idea voiced by Themistocles was fully realized by the commander of the Hellenic allied fleet, Eurybiades. Eurybiades, as commander-in-chief, managed to use the maneuverability of the Greek ships, realize the advantages gained, break up and disperse the experienced enemy fleet, and win an indisputable victory, which entered the annals of the world.
During the battle, many ships ran aground on their own, running into underwater rocks, and some sank, and some were captured by the Greeks. Themistocles used an effective trick, pretending that his ships were retreating into the middle of the strait, and the enemy ships ended up in a place where they could not turn around at all, and meanwhile, the fleeing Greeks stopped and rushed into a furious counterattack.
But the Battle of Salamis also became a clear illustration of the fact that the numerical superiority of the invader can be overcome with the help of skillful maneuver, a brilliant tactical move, the use of territorial advantage, and the moral factor - not in 
last thing. The Greeks fought for their homeland, which was being encroached upon by the aggressor, and this doubled their strength and tripled their superiority over the enemy, whom they intended to prevent from reaching their homes and families. Xerxes, who observed the battle, along with part of the army and the remaining fleet, left Greece and returned to Asia.
A magnificent stage of history
Part of the Persian army, under the command of Mardonius, was still terrorizing the Greek lands. In order to defeat the aggressor, Athens and Sparta united. In 479 BC. e. The Greeks defeated the Persian army with united Greek forces at Plataea in Boeotia. This time the Greeks were commanded by Aristides and Pausanias. There was a long and tedious road to victory over the Persian occupiers, which ended 30 years later with the brilliant victory of the united Greek fleet over the Phoenician-Cypriot fleet near (ironically) the city of the same name, Salamis, off the coast of Cyprus.
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Athens. The island of Salamis is clearly visible on the map as a bend that is not wrapped in a ring. The island is very close to the Greek mainland. There is a strait between them, in one place five hundred meters wide, in another more than a kilometer. It cannot be called high mountain, the peak Mavrovouni rose only 365 meters.
And even then, the mountainousness of Salamis is mainly in the southern part, while the north is flat, only crossed by hills, and it is closer to the mainland. Therefore, logistics - the main roads and settlements are located in flat areas. There are enough forests on the island. The impression from them is that they are as old as the island. Centuries-old trees are not cut down in their “youth”, so they bring joy to generations of islanders.
There are very few hotels on Salamis, because most tourists are Greeks. This is, so to speak, a sleeping or holiday place on the mainland. Here the territory was built up with villas and summer cottages. But this does not mean that tourists are not welcome here.
They come here to the beautiful beaches, to explore Hellenic sights: monasteries, churches built several centuries ago. The nature here is cozy and beautiful. It’s rare that any of the island’s guests will not rise to Euripides' cave- on a cliff more than one hundred and ten meters high.
Or will not want to visit the oldest island city Ambelakia with the ruins of an ancient acropolis and a 16th century church. Or visit the valley where the Greek warriors who took part in the Battle of Salamis were concentrated long before our era.
Two wonderful coniferous forests of Faneromeni produce healing air, which, in combination with sea air, cures a number of respiratory diseases.
Battle of Salamis
In the 500s BC, the Greeks clashed with the Persians. Both of them wanted to strengthen themselves: the Persians - at the expense of the Athenian and Spartan lands, and the Greeks sought to defend their islands and policies. The Persians fought on several fronts at the same time, the thirst for profit was so strong in them. For example, in the Greek direction and in. Athens suffered defeats.
The battle of two fleets in the long-lasting Greco-Persian War. Happened in 480 BC near. Even before this, the Persians destroyed Athens, its population moved to the island of Salamis. There, on the narrow inlet channels between the mainland and the island territory, the Greek fleet was located. According to various estimates, from 300 to 400 triremes (oared warships).
But in the face of a new danger, the Greeks decided to unite all forces, forgetting about internal strife. Persian troops crossed from Asia to Europe by land and by sea. Darius took away ships from the conquered peoples, strengthening his fleet. He increased the number of all triremes to 1200 units.
But in the Battle of Artemisia - the prologue Battle of Salamis, the Greeks realized in practice that an advantage in ships did not ensure a quick victory for the Persians. Thanks to the straits, through which enemy triremes rarely traveled, they always fought in open water, and here there was little room for ship maneuvers.
But the allies of the Greeks could not stop the advance of the enemy hordes into the interior of the country. This did not suit any of the rival parties.
The Persians at their meeting decided to give battle to the Greeks at Salamis. Perhaps this was facilitated by the Greek spy from Themistocles, who talked about how weak the Greeks were and it was necessary to defeat them here. Queen Artemisia, who accompanied the army, warned the military commander Xerxes against imposing a battle at Salamis. Stating that the defeat of the fleet would be the end of the existence of the ground forces. They say that the Greeks themselves will soon flee.
The Greeks also had disagreements about the future battle; not everyone perceived Salamis as a territory for victory. The Athenians stood their ground: only here is victory possible over an enemy superior both in ships and in the experience of naval warriors.
For the Persians, the Battle of Salamis was a strategic miscalculation that decided who would win. They also say: listen to the woman, but do it your own way. The queen was right.
The Greeks gradually lured enemy ships into narrow straits. Trier teams Xerxes lost orientation in such a space and became uncontrollable. The ship carrying Queen Artemisia that took part in the battle in the strait found itself in this situation. In the mass of floating craft, it was difficult even to turn to the side rather than turn around and flee from a naval battle. Moreover, at the beginning of the strait into which the Greeks were lured, an ambush awaited the triremes.
The victory saved Hellas from enslavement by the Persians. Gave a new impetus to the development of ancient Greek culture and its circulation in Europe.
Let us add that in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, the provisional government of the rebel Greece was located on the island of Salamis, and the printing industry operated. In the local church of St. Demetrius, the national hero of Greece G. Karaiskakis was buried in 1827.
Cities and resorts of Salamis
On its coastline, there are beaches with a sandy bed for numerous vacationers. Nearby are taverns, boarding houses, private apartments. There is no need to leave the beach anywhere: everything here is at the service of travelers.
If we take into account that a huge amount of sea fish is caught near the island, and some of it is prepared for food near the beaches, then fish tourists, instead of one day, will have a whole week of relaxation in luxurious nature.
Since the north of the island is industrial, most of the beaches are located in the southern part. Three beaches have already been awarded UNESCO awards for cleanliness and improvement.
Salamis- the capital of the island with a population of 30 thousand people. Even smaller policies were included within the city limits. A kind of island metropolis, there is nothing like it anymore.
Vasilika means “royal” in Greek. A cozy village in the northwest. It has an amazingly beautiful beach and everything around it. The sea is always calm.
Zephyros Beach in the settlement of Eandio has received awards for quality of service from UNESCO more than once.
Accommodation for tourists
Mainly in the private sector in small apartments in bungalows. Hotels recommend booking rooms in advance. Tourists are warned not to come to the island on weekends, when there is an influx of mainland holidaymakers.
Salamis on the map
Than among tourists. There are no significant historical sights on the island, but all conditions have been created here for a relaxing holiday in the lap of nature, but not in isolation from civilization. Salamis has three “promoted” beaches, one of which has been the owner of the Blue Flag for many years now, and an innumerable number of intimate picturesque corners of the coast. However, it is quite possible to dilute your beach holiday with a moderate dose of sightseeing on Salamis - tourists can enjoy the Euripides Cave, where the great playwright once created the “imperishable”, a monastery and an interesting archaeological museum. Last but not least, Salamis is famous for its nightclubs, which cluster in the Agios Nikolaos area of the island's capital.
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How to get to Salamis
The main port of Salamis is called Palukia. A ferry departs here from Perama every quarter of an hour; the journey takes about 20 minutes. The journey from Piraeus will take a little longer - about 40 minutes, the line is served by boats. You can also arrive to Salamis from Megara - ferries depart every half hour and cover the distance to the island in just five minutes.
In the summer, residents of Athens literally rush to Salamis like a tsunami wave on weekends, so it is better to leave a visit to the island on a weekday. But even in this case, you should not count on silence and privacy on the beaches of Salamis.
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Cities and resorts of Salamis
Salamis is the capital of the island and its largest city with a population of about 30 thousand people. In fact, Salamis includes several secondary towns that have merged together in the process of expansion. Salamis is the main place of “civilization” on the island and the center of its resort life. Most of the entertainment is also located here.
Eandio is the second most important settlement of Salamis, located just 6 km from the capital. The main places of tourist interest here are the picturesque landscapes, elite villas of wealthy Athenians and a very beautiful view from the top of the mountain.
Vasilika is a pretty village in the northwestern part of the island. The name, translated from Greek as “royal”, is more than justified: there is a magnificent sandy beach and an exceptionally beautiful, calm sea.
Zephyros Beach in Eandio is one of the most popular, repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag.
Transport on the island
The most convenient way to get around Salamis is by taxi. In the port of Palukia, cars await each ferry and quickly transport vacationers to the resorts. Most go to the capital Salamis, Eandio, Vasilika and Paloukia itself, but if you decide to visit a remote village, taxis will take you there without any problems. Salamis also has public transport - municipal and intercity Ktel buses.
Weather in Salamis
Despite the fact that Salamis is separated from mainland Greece by a strait only 2 km wide, the local climate is noticeably different from Athens. The island's aquatic environment contributes to milder temperatures throughout the year. In summer it is about 4-5 degrees cooler here than on the mainland (which is why Athenians love to spend hot days here), and in winter it is just as much warmer. It is comfortable to swim in the coastal waters of Salamis from mid-May to mid-October.
Salamis Hotels
The main accommodation option in Salamis is private pensions and guest houses, as well as numerous apartments and villas rented out by local residents. The largest selection is in the capital, Eandio and Vasilika, but you can also choose accommodation options in remote villages.
There are very few high-quality apartments on the island; good quality accommodation should be booked in advance, and if you are unpretentious, there are a large number of options at your disposal.
Beaches of Salamis
The capital's beaches are not very popular among visitors who are mainly looking for silence and solitude, preferring to come to the capital in the evenings to have a good time at the Agios Nikolaos disco.
Zephyros Beach in Eandio is one of the most popular, repeatedly awarded the Blue Flag. Its surface is sand and small pebbles, and the entrance to the water is gentle. There are umbrellas, sun loungers, showers and changing cabins, as well as many restaurants and taverns nearby.
Peristeria Beach is considered the cleanest in Salamis. This place is also popular among yachtsmen - there is a modern marina here.
Kanakia Beach is famous for its beauty and privacy. There is a flat and gently sloping seabed and exceptionally picturesque views: a pine forest approaches the water itself, and in front, in the bay, two rocky islands rise.
The northern beach of Ilyakti is an ideal place for families with children and those who like to splash in the shallow water. There is a sandy bottom and a very gentle, long descent into the water. There are no waves in Ilyakte Bay, and the water warms up well in shallow waters.
Kaki Villa Beach is located on the southern coast of Salamis, near Eandio. It is famous for its clear water and relative sparseness of people, as well as picturesque landscapes: olive and pine groves framing the coastline.
Cuisine and restaurants
Like other Greek islands, Salamis is gastronomically famous primarily for its delicious fish and seafood dishes. Local “chefs” skillfully use everything that the Greek land and the Aegean Sea are rich in, so you won’t get bored with Salamis cuisine even in the third week of your vacation. Shellfish, squid, cuttlefish and shrimp are all served in abundance in Salamis restaurants. The main course is usually accompanied by unleavened flatbread “platatsi”, and at the end of the meal you can order a sweet pumpkin pie “couluari”. Another popular pie is called pupecki. Excellent homemade wines should not be neglected either.
Shopping and shops
More for impressions than for practical purposes, it is worth checking out the fish market of Salamis Ichthyoagora - they sell all kinds of sea creatures and a lot of different fish here. The selected product will be fried for you in “folk” restaurants here, accompanying the fish with snacks and drinks.
Popular souvenirs from Salamis are pseudo-antiquities (amphoras, coins, figurines), ceramics and wood products, textiles and embroidery. They can be found at every resort on the island and on stalls near attractions.
Most civilized shops selling clothes, shoes, interior items and accessories are located in Salamis (in the already mentioned area of Agios Nikolaos) and Eandio. Shops are open from 8:00 to 14:00 and from 17:30 to 19:00; on Saturdays, opening hours are reduced by half an hour on each side.
Entertainment and attractions of Salamis
The main must-sees of Salamis are connected with the ancient history of Greece, and the two key characters “responsible” for the Salamis excursion are the mythical king Ajax and the no less legendary poet and playwright Euripides. You can honor the memory of Ajax, a participant in the Trojan epic, in the settlement of Colones, where there are the ruins of a temple once built in honor of this king. This is the oldest Mycenaean-era structure on the island and one of the oldest in Greece. Other ruins from the Mycenaean period are located in Kanakia - this is the ancient Acropolis, built in honor of the triad of Greek gods. On the way to Kanakia, we also recommend paying attention to the Church of St. John Kaliviti (10th century), in the interior of which you can discern fragments of original frescoes, and the Monastery of St. Nicholas (15th century).
Near Peristeria, it is worth visiting the ruins of the Temple of Dionysus, as well as the Cave of Euripides. According to legend, for better inspiration, the playwright loved to retire to this cave. The fruit of solitude was more than 80 tragedies, of which as many as eighteen have reached us! The cave extends 47 meters deep into the rock and consists of ten small rooms.
The Byzantine period left its mark with a considerable number of churches. Among the most interesting are the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Eandio (12th century), once an episcopal metropolis, the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord (11th century) and the chapel of St. Gregory.
The medieval history of Salamis is presented to travelers by the ruins of the settlement of Ginani, located in the southern part of the island, in an area called Makri Livadi.
The Monastery of the Apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is located in the northwestern part of Salamis. It was founded in 1640 by St. Lawrence. According to legend, the Virgin Mary herself showed the way to the righteous man to the holy place, where he found her miraculous icon and founded a monastery. At the same time, the Mother of God miraculously helped St. Lawrence swim to the island on her cloak. The icon can still be seen in the monastery, and from August 23 to 25, solemn processions are held annually in its honor.
In Salamis, it is worth visiting the Archaeological Museum with a rich collection of artifacts found on the island, the oldest of which date back to the Neolithic era, and the Ethnographic Museum, where you can learn more about the culture, traditions and rituals of the island's inhabitants.
Surroundings of Salamis
During the summer, many ferries operate between Salamis and the other Saronic Islands. It is definitely worth sailing to the neighboring islands - Aegina, famous for its beaches, wonderful nature and the ancient temple of Athea, and the charming little Angistri. Poros, which lies a little further, is interesting for the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon, the monastery of the Life-Giving Source, standing on a high mountain behind the Lemon Forest, the archaeological museum and the Clock Tower.
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