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Salamis island is known for the Battle of Salamis, the decisive naval victory of the allied Greek fleet, led by Themistocles, over the Persian Empire in 480 BC. It is said to be the birthplace of Ajax and Euripides , the latter's birth being popularly placed on the day of the battle.
Explore the ancient ruins, natural wonders, and culinary delights of Salamis Island, a hidden gem in the Saronic Gulf of Greece. Learn about its history, culture, and maritime heritage at the Naval Museum, the Sanctuary of Ajax, and the Archaeological Site of Salamis.
Salamis, island, town, and dímos (municipality), Attica (Modern Greek: Attikí) periféreia (region), eastern Greece. The island lies in the Saronikós Gulf of the Aegean Sea, west of the city of Piraeus. The town is a port on the west coast of the island.
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- Explore Salamina Town. When you reach Salamina Port, Paloukia, you will not exactly be thrilled by its looks. Don’t let it affect you because it is not characterizing the whole island.
- Pay Tribute to Salamis’ Ancient Battle Monuments. Traveling towards the south, some 10-minute drive from the port, in Akti Themistokleous, you will find the Ancient Salamis Port from which only a few rocks remain today.
- Stroll Selinia Traditional Salamina Village. Selinia is a small town, a 15-minute drive from Salamina port and southeast of Salamina town. It is one of the few areas in Salamina that has retained a lot of its old glamour with its seaside dotted by nice-looking mansions and houses.
- Have an Ice Cream at “Cyclades” On the seaside of Selinia Salamina Greece, you will find a pretty little shop called ‘We Go Ice Cream’ that looks like a Cycladic house.
- The fish market. Its façade is painted in shades of white and blue, and the lettering on the sign above the entrance has an art deco vibe. The main fish market of Salamina Town is, in short, quaint and inviting, a great place for a quick look around or for getting fresh fish at good prices.
- Kolones: A notable ancient monument. Salamina has a strange relationship with its antiquities. On the one hand, the dozens of markers and placards designating ancient sites indicate that the island is proud to showcase them.
- Horseback riding through the pines. The Salamina Riding Club, located in the middle of a large pine forest, offers a range of activities. This is a great place to spend the day as a family, taking riding and jumping classes.
- Diving for everyone. The Salamina Diving Center is open all year round, and while it maintains an office in the island’s main town, in the summer its base of operations is at the Aias Beach Club in Maroudi.
Salamina. According to the myth, the name Salamina (Salamis) was given to the island by Kychreas in honour of his mother Salamis, one of the five daughters of the river god Asopos. Sightseeing. In Salamina you can visit the following museums and sightseeings:
Salamis is the biggest island in the Saronic Gulf and a place with a long history. Learn how to get there by ferry, what to see and do, where to eat and stay, and more.
