A BEAUTIFUL DESTINATION WITH DISTINCT IDENTITY!

Salamina, also known as Koulouri in antiquity, is the largest island in the Saronic Gulf and the closest one to the coasts of Attika. It is located in the northwest part of the Saronic Gulf and the its capital is the homonymous city of Salamina. Salamina is the homeland of Homer’s King Aiada of Telamonios and the tragic poet Euripides. It is also internationally known for the historic Battleship that happened in 480 BC between the Greeks and the Persian Empire, the result of which was the victory of the Greeks and the final end to the Persian plans to spread to Europe. The great Greek modern poet Angelos Sikelianos stayed in a small house from 1933 to 1950 in Saladmina, opposite the Monastery of Faneromeni. The legendary fighter of the Greek Revolution, Georgios Karaiskakis, had his headquarters at the beach of Salamis, his protector was Saint Demetrius, and so his last wish was to be buried on the island. On the northeastern coast of the island there are the facilities of the Salamis Naval Base.

Salamina attracts a lot of tourists during summer, both for long-term holidays and for one-day excursions, as it is a stone’s throw away from Piraeus and is a very economic destination.

The Monastery of Faneromeni in Salamina is a historic monastery located on the northwest coast of Salamina island, where a very old and almost abandoned Christian temple used to be. In that temple a picture of the Virgin Mary was found by Lambros Kannelos, who built a monastery and lived in it, and he was eventually sanctified by the Greek Orthodox Church, given the name of Saint Lavrentios. According to the ecclesiastical tradition, he saw three times in his sleep Virgin Mary who ordered him to go to Salamina, to the ruins of the temple, throwing his overcoat into the sea to pass across. He went to the location and, with the help of the inhabitants, he dug up and found the icon of Panagia Faneromeni. The Holy Monastery of Phaneromeni in Salamina is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and it celebrates on August 23rd.

Batsi is located in the northern part of the island. Its crystal clear waters and the sandy beach enchant every visitor. ΚΆΚΗ

Kaki Vigla is on the south of the island, in a place of particular natural beauty, with crystal clear waters and free access.

Heliakti is located on the west of the island, in Salamina haven, a beautiful beach with free access.

Aianteio is located southwest of the bay of Salamina. It is an organized sandy beach, where there are a lot of cafes and taverns to choose from.

Selinia can be found in the eastern part of the island. A beautiful beach located in the homonymous settlement.