What to see in Salamina?

Salamina is a place to relax but also to have fun. It is an animated island but also has pine forests and beautiful beaches. Its greatest advantage, however, is its proximity to Athens. Here are the main attractions to see.

Salamis
Located between the sea and the mountains in a beautiful setting, it has a fishing port and a small Archaeological Museum with Mycenaean period ceramics.

Theatre of Euripides
Currently can accommodate about 3000 spectators and, in addition to scheduled cultural events, offers a beautiful view of the sea.

Caves of Euripides
According to tradition, Euripides wrote his works in these caves.

Tomb of the Fallen of Salamina
This tomb holds the remains of those who died in the famous naval battle of Salamina.

Monastery of Faneromeni
Located in a pine forest, the white monastery from 1661 contains a large fresco of the Last Judgment, known for the stark realism of the scenes depicting the torture of the damned, and an 11th-century main altar.

Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Lemonion
Beautiful 17th-century monastery.

Chapel of Aghios Ioannis Kalyvitis
A small 10th-century church.

Ambelakia
Located right in front of the stretch of sea where the famous naval battle of Salamina took place, it preserves some remnants of the classical acropolis.

House of Angelos Sikelianos
The very white house of the famous Greek poet, now a museum and national monument.

Fisherman's Festival
During this festival, held in August, grilled fish is cooked and distributed to everyone.

Salamineia
Held in September, this festival celebrates the famous Greek victory in the naval battle of Salamina with various events.