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Tour of Salamina Island<\/span><\/p>\n

Salamina is the largest island of the Saronic Gulf and the closest to Piraeus widely known in the world\u2019s history for the greatest naval battle. <\/span><\/p>\n

The island is characterized by numerous natural beauties, pine-tree forests, fine beaches and historical monuments.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salamina offers an intense and a variety of accommodation, entertainment and nightlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour of Salamina Island<\/span><\/h3>\n

The capital of the island is SALAMINA (or Koulouri) is a modern rural center with vivid commotion especially during the summer months.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Archaeological Museum has a display of finds from the region, mainly jewelry and pottery.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the neoclassic building of the Cultural Association Euripides, the folklore museum and library is housed, which consists of 3500 volumes of books.<\/span><\/p>\n

About 6 km. north-west of the capital is the Monastery of the Virgin Faneromeni, which has some rich Byzantine decoration and a notable depiction of the Last Judgement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tour of Salamina Island<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Near AMBELAKIA, to the south-east of the town, a few ruins are preserved of the acropolis of Ancient Salamis and there are remains of ancient buildings in the sea in this area.
\nThe naval battle of Salamis was fought a little further to the south, in the gulf of Ambelakia.<\/span><\/p>\n

AIANTIO<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n

Moulki or AIANTIO, lies 6 km. south-west of Salamina, in a beautiful area with pine trees.<\/span><\/p>\n

A short distance away, at KOLONES, are a few remains of an ancient city which it is thought probably belonged to the Homeric hero of the Trojan Wars, Telamonian Ajax.<\/span><\/p>\n

For swimming and fishing the most famous beaches are: Aiantio, Peristeria, Kolones, Kanakia, Resti, Selinia and Maroudi.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRADITION \u2013 EVENTS<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Salamina has a wide variety of community events and other organizations.
\nThe most popular of them are the Fisherman\u2019s celebration, the convent of the Virgin Faneromeni on 22th and 23rd August and the community events that are held at the Euripides Theater.<\/span><\/p>\n

Municipality of Salamina<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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