First major wave of returning holidaymakers boosts port traffic in Attica

Attica's ports are experiencing heightened activity as the first significant wave of holidaymakers returns from their August leave. Ferries arriving at Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrio are largely full, carrying a substantial number of vehicles and passengers.

The Hellenic Coast Guard is preparing to release comprehensive data on this initial major return movement on Monday. This influx signifies that many individuals are extending their holidays, contributing to a slightly more relaxed pace in Athens for a while longer.

During the preceding three-day period, over 80,000 passengers departed from these three main ports. This high volume of departures underscores the ongoing holiday season and the significant number of people traveling within Greece.

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