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TheBay of Zea (Greek:Λιμένας Ζέας,romanized: Limenas Zeas), sinceOttoman times and until recently known asPaşalimanı (Πασαλιμάνι), is a broadbay located at the eastern coast of thePiraeus peninsula inAttica,Greece. It hosted theswimming events at the1896 Summer Olympics[1] held inAttica. Aseaport andmarina are in the bay. During ancient times this bay was the biggest military harbour, where the fleet oftriremes were built.[2] Following its renovation in 2004 in relation to the2004 Summer Olympics, the seaport now has a total of 670berths for boats up to 150 meters inlength and up to 10 meters indraught.[2][3] The marina is managed by D Marinas Hellas, a global marinas network, that manages requests and reservations for berthing at Zea as well as services offered at the marina such as fuel, bathrooms, showers, port police, etc.[4] The marina is also a part of the Greek Marinas Association.[2]
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