Peristeria (Greek: Περιστέρια) is a small village in the southeast of the island 45 km (28 mi) from Salamis City. The area has a marina, which has yachts and fishing boats. The beaches of Peristeria are the cleanest of Salamis. The village is near the Cave of Euripides, associated with the famous ancient playwright.
It took its name from the bird of peace, the dove (Greek: περιστέρι) because it is a calm, peaceful and isolated place, away from the cars and from noise. Another interpretation says that its name may be derived from the doves which were living and had nests in the area.
Kolones, Salamina, Salamina Island, Argosaronikos Islands The Cave of Euripides is a narrow cave, approximately 47 meters deep with ten small chambers, on a hillside overlooking the Saronic...