Geography[edit]

Salamis has an area of 36 square miles (93 km2); its highest point is Mavrovouni at 1,325
feet (404 metres). A significant part of Salamis Island is rocky and mountainous. On the
southern part of the island a pine forest is located, which is unusual for western Attica.
Unfortunately, this forest is often a target for fires.[10] While the inland inhabitants are
mainly employed within the agricultural sector, the majority of Salamis' inhabitants work
in maritime occupations (fishing, ferries, and the island's shipyards) or commute to work
in Athens.[11][12] The maritime industry is focused on the north-east coast of the island at the
port of Paloukia (), where ferries to mainland Greece are based, and in the
dockyards of Ampelakia and the north side of the Kynosoura (Greek: = "dog
tail") peninsula.
Salamis Island is very popular for holiday and weekend visits from the Athens and
Piraeus area; its population rises to 300,000 in peak season of which c. 31,000 are
permanent inhabitants.[10] This supports a strong service industry sector, with many cafes,
bars, ouzeries, tavernas and consumer goods shops throughout the island. On the south
of the island, away from the port, there are a number of less developed areas with good
swimming beaches including those of Aianteio, Maroudi, Perani, Peristeria, Kolones,
Saterli, Selenia and Kanakia.[13]