How to spend top weekend in Patra - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

View the City from the Hill and the Walls of the Fortress
Panachaikon hill is 800 meters from the Ionian Sea. The fortress was built on it during the reign of the Emperor Justinian. It was used for defensive purposes. The fortress withstood many sieges. It is one of the most famous sights of Patras today. It is used as a venue for various cultural events. The building is open to tourists from 8 am to 6 pm on any day of the week. If you come here, you can climb high walls or stand on a hill to enjoy a beautiful view of the city, its surroundings, and the sea coast.
Patras is a major seaport and a large center of shipping of the country. Life does not stop here even for a minute. Just like in any other large trading port, the streets of the city are …
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Climb the Lighthouse
There is a lighthouse in Patras. Its height is 17 meters. The locals call it "Pharos". It was erected on the embankment near the Church of St. Andrew in 1999. It is an exact copy of the structure made of stone and located on the territory of the port from 1878 to 1972. If you come to the city in the summer, you can go up to the observation deck. It is located on the top floor of the building. You can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view.Travel to the Strofilia Natural Complex
Strofilia nature complex is a 60-minute drive from the city. You will have the opportunity to travel along its many hiking trails. You can walk through several biotopes and over the high ground during a long walk around the natural attraction. For example, you can walk through the Black Mountains. They reach a height of 240 meters. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Patras is a major seaport and a large center of shipping of the country. Life does not stop here even for a minute. Just like in any other large trading port, the streets of the city are …
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Winter Activities in the Surroundings of Patras
If you come to Patras in winter, you will get a chance to do trekking and skiing. You should visit the famous mount Helmos for this. It has a height of 1850 meters. Kalavryta ski resort is located at its foot. There are several rental points, snowboard areas, and 12 ski trails on its territory. The total length of the trails is 20 kilometers. You can also go for a walk on the mountain slopes and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Railway Journey through the Vouraikos Gorge
There are many picturesque beaches in the town of Diakopto. The initial station of the railway with a gear mechanism and the narrow gauge is located here. Its width is 0.75 meters. It was created in March 1896. You can get into one of the 3 wagons of a tram-like train. You will have the opportunity to go to Kalavryta. You will have to overcome 22 kilometers, passing over iron bridges and several tunnels. They are cut through the rocks.
Patras is a major seaport and a large center of shipping of the country. Life does not stop here even for a minute. Just like in any other large trading port, the streets of the city are …
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Beaches of Patras
There are several sandy beaches in the city and its surroundings. For example, the city beach is located 1 kilometer from the central part of Patras. If you drive 29 kilometers towards Corinth, you can get to the well-groomed beach of Lambiri. The picturesque beach of Janissary is located in a westerly direction from the city. You can reach it only by a dirt road. There is Kalogria Beach not far from it.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Patra and surroundings
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Survived castles around Patra
♥ Castle 'Nafpaktos Castle' Nafpaktos, 18.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Amfissa Castle' Amfissa, 63.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 65.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Nafpaktos Castle' Nafpaktos, 18.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Amfissa Castle' Amfissa, 63.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Chlemoutsi' northwestern Elis, 65.5 km from the center. On the map


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