PALAIO FALIRO

Palaio Faliro is situated next to Piraeus, along the coast of the Saronic gulf, with a population of approximately 65,000 inhabitants. It is the seaside suburb nearest to Athens’ center, ideal for swimming with beautiful, organized beaches. The yacht harbor, (Marina Alimou), lies to the south east, while the Trokadero harbor lies to the northwest.

Here, the visitor may choose among various hotels, restaurants and night-clubs. Of great importance is the Stadium of Peace and Friendship, together with the Karaiskaki Stadium. The region hosted several sea sports during the Olympic Games of 2004.

If you visit Palaio Faliro in early July, do not forget to attend the biannual Naval Week.

Archaeological News

• In 2004, a heavy rainfall led to the discovery of a Roman marble statue in the region of Palaio Faliro.

The 1,8 m. tall marble torso of a young man, (dating in the 1^st century A.D.), is a Roman copy of a 4^th century B.C. classical original, representing, possibly, Apollo Lykeios.

• Recently, archaeologists in the southern coastal suburb of Palaio Faliro have uncovered what seems  to be traces of ancient Athens’ first port before the naval and shipping center was moved to Piraeus.
• The port is associated with the myth of Theseus and the Argonauts and the historic event of the Trojan War.