Passenger traffic surged at Attica’s three main ports on Thursday as the last wave of travellers left Athens ahead of a major August 15 bank holiday.

Passenger traffic at the capital’s ports remains elevated as holidaymakers taking their August leave head to the islands in large numbers.

Passenger traffic surged at Attica’s three main ports on Thursday as the last wave of travellers left Athens ahead of a major August 15 bank holiday.

Passenger traffic was expected to increase Saturday at the ports serving Athens as travelers headed to Greek islands for the August 15 Dormition holiday, despite disruptions…