A small island with a great history
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Psara is a small, rocky island west of Chios, with a proud place in the Greek War of Independence of 1821. It is quiet, with one village and clear water. The island gave Greece the fire-ship captain Konstantinos Kanaris, and its destruction in 1824 is remembered every year. It has a single village, and very few visitors.
Ferries from Piraeus take from 6h 40m, from €37.50 for one adult, one way. You can also sail to Chios.
The only village, with rooms around the harbour.
Ferries are not daily, so check your return.
Real sailings from our booking engine on sample dates in winter and summer. Psara is linked with Chios, Piraeus.
| From | Companies | Fastest | Fares from | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chios | Blue Star Ferries | 2h 55m | €10 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
| Piraeus | Blue Star Ferries | 6h 40m | €37.50 | Autumn & winter; check summer |
Children travel at reduced fares. ISIC student card holders get reduced fares on some companies. See all discounts. For a group booking, ask us for a quote.
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Fares from our booking engine on sample dates; search your date.
Ferries arrive at the only village of Psara.
Ferries to the North Aegean often leave from gate E1, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in. Allow extra time to get there.
The Blue Star ferries usually leave in the evening and sail through the night: book a cabin for a bed and your own bathroom.
Chios, Lesvos, Samos, Ikaria and Limnos have airports; many travellers fly one way and sail the other, and hop by boat.
The village is at the port.
Everything is close enough to walk.
Psara has no airport.
June to September. The memorial of the destruction of Psara is held in late June.
Taking a camper, motorhome, van or your boat on a trailer to Psara? Big vehicles need a little more planning on Greek ferries. Here is what to know, for holidays and for business.
Give the exact length and height of your camper, van or car with caravan, including bike racks, roof boxes and tow bars. The ferry fare and deck space depend on them, and a vehicle bigger than booked may be refused or charged extra at the port.
Vehicles running on LPG or other gas, and hybrid or electric vehicles, must be declared when you book. Gas tanks may be filled to no more than 50% and EV batteries charged to no more than 40%. Make sure gas bottles are turned off before boarding.
Be at the port at least 1 hour before departure. Large vehicles are loaded in the order set by the port authority, so arriving early helps. Book well ahead in July and August: garage space for big vehicles runs out first.
Only the driver stays with the vehicle to drive it on and off; everyone else boards on foot. Nobody may stay in the vehicle during the crossing, so take what you need for the trip with you.
Taking your own boat? We also book ferry tickets for a car towing a boat trailer. Give the total length of car, trailer and boat together, and the height of the boat on the trailer, including any mast, frame or outboard engine.
Vans carrying goods, tools or equipment for work may be booked as commercial vehicles, with a different fare and different paperwork from a private car. Tell us what the vehicle carries and its weight.
Several vehicles and drivers on the same sailing, or regular crossings for a project? We book them together so your team travels on the same ship.
Length, height and weight decide the category. Include racks, ladders and trailers, and tell us if anything is loaded on the roof.
Commercial vehicles may need to be at the port earlier than cars. We confirm the exact check-in time and gate for your sailing.
Travelling for work? We issue an invoice in your company’s name. Send us the company name, address and VAT number with your quote request.
The monument on the black ridge above the village.
The harbour and small museum.
A sandy beach near the village.
A monastery in the north of the island.
A quiet beach near the village.
A few tavernas by the harbour.
Ferries from Piraeus take from 6h 40m. You can also sail from Chios.
From €37.50 for one adult, one way from Piraeus, on our sample dates. Fares change with the date and the ship.
Ferries arrive at the only village of Psara.
Psara has no airport.
Yes, on the conventional ferries. Get a vehicle quote.
For its role in the Greek War of Independence and Konstantinos Kanaris.
On foot: the village and nearby beaches are close together.
Chios (from 2h 55m).
Ferries to the eastern Aegean often leave from gate E1 or E2, at the far end of the port from the metro; Blue Star shows your gate when you check in.
Many sailings from Piraeus are long and some run overnight. Search your date to see the times, and ask our team about cabins.
Yes. Search your date above and pay online, or message our team on WhatsApp, Viber or email.
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