Ships departing from the ports of Attica for the Greek islands on Monday and Tuesday were almost fully booked as people continued to quit the capital for the August 15 holiday, especially for destinations in the Cyclades islands, ANA reports.
The coast guard had taken all necessary measures to facilitate the extra passenger traffic, while those traveling were advised to arrive with plenty of time to spare.
On Sunday, a total of 23 ships carrying 32,441 passengers to the islands of the Aegean set sail from Piraeus. There were also 45 departures for the Saronic Gulf, carrying 8,631 passengers, while another 15 ferries departed for the Saronic Gulf from Rafina and seven from Lavrio, carrying 8,024 passengers and 2,415 passengers, respectively.
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