Editing Salamis Island (section)

== Culture ==

=== Education ===
Salamis island has eleven primary schools (ten public and one private), four high schools, and four lycees. The majority of students are proficient in school, and the pupils (above 13 years) usually have acquired diplomas and certificates in English, in French, or in German such as ECCE, [[First Certificate in English|FCE]], [[Certificate of Proficiency in English|CPE]], and ECPE. Many students from Salamis island also possess many computer skills. Many students also study abroad in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, the pupils went to Italy for studies since it was close to Greece.

=== Recreational areas ===
In Salamis Bay, a visitor can find many bars, cafeterias, beaches, and shops. The main cafeterias and bars are based in Agios Nikolaos, which is located in the western suburbs of Salamis city. The district is named for the [[Church (building)|church]]. Taverns and inns, which are located throughout the island, feature local food and dishes. The shops—which sell appliances, computers, clothing, souvenirs, and vehicles—are opened from 8:00&nbsp;a.m. to 2:00&nbsp;p.m. and from 5:30&nbsp;p.m. to 9:00&nbsp;p.m. on weekdays; from 9:00&nbsp;a.m. to 1:30&nbsp;p.m. and 6:00 p.m to 8:30&nbsp;p.m. on Saturdays.

=== Clubs, activities and organizations ===
The cultural activities that take place and the cultural organizations that operate in Salamina include: a Museum of Folklore Art and History, a Public Municipal Library, a Drama Club "Euripides" and a Dance Group "Erevna". Also, regional, traditional and seasonal festivals are organized throughout the year, indicatively: the Annual Festival, "Salaminia" (to commemorate the Naval Battle of Salamis), the "Fisherman's Festival" and the Carnival.

=== Sports ===
Salamis island has four football teams: [[Aias Salamina F.C.|Aias (Ajax) Salaminas]], [[Ampelakiakos F.C.]], [[A.E. Salaminas]] and [[Salaminomachoi]].
In 2019 the Nautical Club "AGIOS NIKOLAOS" Yalas, became the Champion Sprint Canoeing Club of Greece, during the 23rd Greek National Development Sprint Canoeing Championship, winning 4 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals.

=== Local newspapers and magazines ===
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*''Salamina-Press''
*''30 Imeres tis Salaminas'' (30 Days of Salamina)
*''Anatropes '' (Tippings)
*''Apopsi'' (Opinion)
*''Athlitikoi Palmoi'' (Athletic Vibrations)
*''I Enotita tis Salaminas'' (The Unity of Salamis)
*''I Nea Salamina'' (The New Salamis)
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*''I Foni tis Salaminas'' (The Voice of Salamis)
*''Neo Ithos tis Salaminas'' (New Morale of Salamis)
*''Palmos tis Salaminas'' (Pulse of Salamis)
*''Politis me dikaioma'' (Citizen With Rights)
*''Salaminiaki Protoporia'' (Salaminian Vanguard)
*''Sports Week Salamina''
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[[File:Kanakia.jpg|alt=Mycenaean acropolis at Kanakia 13th century BC|thumb|274x274px|Mycenaean acropolis at Kanakia 13th century BC]]
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