Athens Empties as Thousands Depart for August 15th Holiday

Athens is emptying out as thousands of residents depart for the August 15th holiday, leading to deserted streets in the city center. Over 129,000 passengers have already departed from Attica's ports over the weekend, with more expected to leave today.

9 Aug, 18:20 — 9 Aug, 18:20

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August holiday exodus under way as passenger traffic rises at Attica ports

The August holiday exodus is under way, with passenger traffic increasing at the ports of Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio as thousands of travellers depart for destinations across the Aegean and Cyclades. According to the Hellenic Coast Guard, 23 ferry departures are scheduled from Piraeus on Sunday, with an estimated 34,441 passengers. A further 15 sailings are scheduled from Rafina, carrying an estimated 7,320 passengers, while 11 sailings are scheduled from Lavrio, with an estimated 3,167 passe...

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First report: newsbeast · 9 Aug, 17:14|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h

newsbeast9 Aug, 17:14First to report

Όπου φύγει -φύγει: Πάνω από 129.000 επιβάτες αναχώρησαν από τα λιμάνια της Αττικής το τριήμερο – Γεμάτα τα λεωφορεία των ΚΤΕΛ

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Athens Empties as Thousands Depart for August 15th Holiday

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August holiday exodus under way as passenger traffic rises at Attica ports

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Όπου φύγει -φύγει: Πάνω από 129.000 επιβάτες αναχώρησαν από τα λιμάνια της Αττικής το τριήμερο – Γεμάτα τα λεωφορεία των ΚΤΕΛ

August holiday exodus under way as passenger traffic rises at Attica ports

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