The harbour at Mikrolimano is an almost perfect oval, with just a small opening on its east side.

In ancient times Mikrolimano was Athens’ main naval port, dedicated to the goddess Artemis (Mounichia) and with more than 80 ship sheds where posh fish restaurants sit today.

Later, in Byzantine times it was known as Fanari for a lighthouse (fanos) at the harbour mouth and that has name has stuck to the 21st century.

Over the water, like tiers of an amphitheatre are rows of houses climbing up the hill in Kastella, while down below luxury yachts bob in the water.

Mikrolimano is an upscale seafood destination for tourists and affluent Athens residents.

They’ll dine on the wooden quays with views of those luxury yachts and the bowl of houses up the hillside.