Salamina, the closest island from the Piraeus port, is considered the symbol of Hellenic heroism. In 480 BC, the allied Greek fleet confronted and decisively defeated the numerically superior Persians in a fierce naval battle in the straits of Salamina. The largest of the Argosaronikos group, Salamina bloomed during the Byzantine era to be later threatened by Venetian conquerors and pirates. There is a large number of colourful restaurants on the island serving fish and local delicacies, as well as nightclubs, bars and discos. Salamina enjoys frequent shuttle service from nearby Piraeus; it has good roads and a good network of bus and taxi services.

Located at the foot of the Peloponnese, between the Ionian and Aegean Seas, Kythera although being one of the seven Ionian Islands, due to its location, it belongs administratively to Attica and maintains its very own identity and character. A refuge of untainted natural beauty featuring astonishing deserted beaches and traditional life, it is the ideal destination for quiet and relaxing holidays, without ruling out a good chance for exciting nightlife. The head-village of Hora is built on a high hill overlooking the southern tip of the island. Dominated by a Venetian 12th century castle, a cluster of white and blue houses peacefully co-exist with buildings of the English and Venetian periods, all of them composing an enchanting landscape. Like all Greek islands, Kythera has its share of churches and monasteries, some of them dating back to the 10th century. There is daily and frequent transportation to and from the port of Piraeus by ferryboat and hydrofoil