Lavrio, Lavrion or Laurium in Attica, Greece
Hotels near Lavrio Port Greece
Book best accommodation close to ferry and cruise port
Stay in Lavrion, Sounio or Athens Greece
At the foot of the Attic peninsula is the port terminal town of Lavrion. This is a quaint ferry and cruise port that is often used as an island hopping port if you fancy visiting other Greek islands. The town of Lavrion is very attractive and popular with visitors from all over the world.
Making reservations of hotels or other accommodation is easy and time saving especially if you find great deals which are always on offer. Staying in hotels close to the passenger terminal means you can island hop when you want to.
Cost-effective properties close to the harbour are the ideal places to stay especially if you wish to see the many smaller Greek islands. Greece is a beautiful country with a fantastic atmosphere, friendly people and beautiful beaches.
However not many accommodations can be found in Lavrion, many guests choose to stay in Sounio or Athens instead.
To keep within your budget it’s advisable to reserve accommodation well in advance or last minute. Prices are clearly shown so you can work out how much you can afford and still have sufficient cash left to have a great holiday.
Hotels & Resorts in Lavrion Greece near PortAccommodation in SounioStay in Athens Greece
Bestsellers
NJ Apartments Lavrion
Apartment accommodation in the centre of Lavrion Greece, within close distance of the cruise port terminal. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos airport is 25km away.
Aegeon Beach Hotel
★★★★
Situated at the seashore of Cape Sounio, 25 minutes from Lavrion. Views of the Aegean Sea and the Temple of Poseidon.
Cape Sounio, Grecotel Exclusive Resort
★★★★★
Luxury 5 star resort with private beach in Sounio, 25 min from the port.
Lavrion
Cruise and Ferry Port Terminal
Vessels dock within close distance of the town center. From central Athens you can reach the harbour in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The main cruise line operating from Lavrion is Celestyal Cruises. Ferries leave from the port to several Cyclades islands, including Kea and Kythnos, and the Eastern-Aegean islands of Lemnos and Agios Efstratios. note : some ferry schedules will often indicate Lavrion as Lavrio or Laurio.
The ferry and cruise port terminal has some amazing hotels that overlook the tranquil cove at Lavrion. From the harbour it won’t cost too much to take a ship to Naxos, Mykonos, Milos, Paros or Tinos, just a few of the nearby stunning islands. Take the opportunity to stop off at different islands, stay well within your budget and enjoy a new, friendly culture that only Greece offers.
Town of Lavrion in Greece
Lavrion in Greece is the perfect berthing location for yachts, ferries and cruise vessels with many people visiting to see the interesting rocks, remains of silver mines including rock formations.
With its backdrop of green hills, its unique history, ancient ruins and warm temperatures, it’s a nice place to be.
Check out the Archaeological Museum and the even more interesting Mineralogical Museum that has lots of information regarding the local mining.
There’s also a “Mystery Hole” which is a huge, deep, round pit, with a fascinating history. Some locals believe the hole is the result of a meteor landing on earth.
Hotels are plentiful, have every possible amenity you could wish for, friendly staff and good availability deals.
In Thorikos there’s an ancient theatre too, a must-see when staying in hotels in Lavrion, Greece. One of the many highlights when visiting this part of Greece is the island of Makronissos, once called Helena which served as a prison island.
Why not take a ferry from Lavrion to the strange island of Kea where the locals enjoy going? This island has a few hotels that offer superb accommodation.
Wherever you go in Greece or whichever island you decide to stay on, you won’t be disappointed with Lavrion.
See also : Hotels Port of Piraeus, Hotels in Civitavecchia and Accommodation near Barcelona Cruise Terminal.
Nearest Airport
Athens International Airport (El. Venizelos).
A taxi will normally take about 30 minutes to go from Athens airport to Lavrion.
Currency and Language
The currency of Greece is the Euro (€).
Greek is the language in Lavrion. Some English is spoken in tourist areas.