Pachi of Megara is a fishing village that few know, just 30 minutes from Athens. The fish tavernas, the picturesque little chapel on the hill and the blue of the Saronic Gulf will make you forget that you are a breath away from the city center.
And yet, a stones throw from the heart of Athens, there is a lovely fishing village with flavors, images and aromas that will remind you of an island. One of those destinations that doesnt take much thought to set off. A day trip to Pachi Megara is just the thing for those who dont want to stray far from their front door for a change of scenery.
Just 35 minutes from Athens and a few kilometers outside the center of Megara, this picturesque fishing village offers a beautiful island-style setting to relax, enjoy fresh fish straight from the Saronic Gulf and sip your coffee with a view of the harbor with traditional fishing boats.
Day trip to Pachi Megara
Pachi lies south of Megara, on the shores of the Saronic Gulf, opposite Salamina. As we read on pamemegara.gr, in antiquity Pachi was called Nisaea and was the port of Megara, while the first residents to settle in the area were a group of people from Lachi, Laconia. In Pachi the destroyer Psara was sunk in April 1941 and today visitors can see the monument to the fallen right in front of the harbor.
With traditional tavernas serving fish and seafood straight from the Saronic Gulf and a beautiful island-style setting, Pachi is perfect for a mini weekend getaway. When summer arrives, many even take a swim in the nearby coves.
It is worth climbing St. George Hill with its namesake 17th-century chapel, to enjoy a wonderful view of the sea and take your best photos from above. Opposite are two islands, the Small and Large island of Pachi.
