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INFORMATION about ACHAIA |
| INTRODUCTION: |
| Achaia is one of the most appealing prefectures of the Peloponnese. Your exploratory haul among the magnificent settlements of the prefecture that pulse with natural beauties shall be an interesting trip that shall make your vacations an unforgettable experience. |
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| LOCATION: |
| The prefecture of Achaia, located at Peloponnese, borders with the prefecture of Corinth on the east, the prefecture of Arcadia on the south, the prefecture of Elia on the west, while on the northern part, you shall find the Patraikos and Corinthian gulfs. |
| | | POPULATION: |
| 300000 |
| CAPITAL: |
| Patra |
| MORPHOLOGY: |
| The prefecture of Achaia has an extraordinary mountainous and coastal landscape full of forests, beaches, mountains and rivers. |
| SEASONS: |
| The multifarious morphology and the bland climate of the prefecture of Achaia render this magnificent prefecture an ideal resort for your summer and winter vacations. |
| ATTRACTIONS: |
SIGHTS:
The square Vassileos Georgiou A, the square Olgas, The Roman conservatory, the ruins of the medieval castle, the churches, the hamam, the old hospital, the scenic steps, the clock, the winery and the monasteries at Patra.
The ancient town, the metropolitan church of Faneromeni, the square, the churches, the monastery of Pepelenita and the male monastery of Taxiarhes, at Aegio.
The scenic train station, the historical monastery of Agia lavra, the Frank castle, the monument of the executed and the monasteries at Kalavryta.
The ancient town of Dymi and the Byzantine church of Agios Dimitrios Badas at Kato Achaia.
The ancient town Klitor, the monastery of Agios Athanassios, the watermills, the bridges and the hermitage of Pappoulakos at Klotoria.
The castle at Rio.
The Frank ruins and the Mycenaean settlement at Halandritsa.
MUSEUMS:
The archaeological, the ethnological and the pop art museums as well as the museum of press and the municipal picture gallery and the municipal library at Patra.
The archaeological museum at Aegio.
The museum of the holocaust of Kalavryta at Kalavryta.
The cultural museum at Kalentzi.
The museum of pop art at Klitoria.
NATURE:
The region Psila Alonia and the copse at Patra.
The sycamore tree at Aegio.
The lake Tsivlou at Akrata.
The fountain of Golfo at Zarouhla.
The canyon of the Vouraikos river and the cave of the lakes at Kalavryta.
The lake of Prokopos at Kalogria.
The cave Neraidotripa at Kato Achaia.
The cave of the lakes, the fountains of the river Aroanios, the cave Helonospilia and the vine of Pafsanias at Klitoria.
The lagoon Papas at Lakkopetra.
The forest of Strofilia and the lake of Prokopos at Metohi.
The cypress and the sycamore trees at Sopoto. |
| SPORTS / RECREATION: |
If you like mountain hiking, at the mountain Panahaiko, at the region Psathi you will find the shelter Gerokostopoulos, while at the mountain Helmos, at the region Diaselo Avgou you will find the shelter Leontopoulos. At the region Vathia Lakka, on Helmos there is also a ski center.
If you have a boat you can wharf at the port of Patra, Aegio, Diakofto or Akrata. | | ENTERTAINMENT: |
| All over the prefecture of Achaia and especially at the capital and the major towns, you will be able to find innumerable restaurants, taverns, cafeterias, bars and clubs for your entertainment. | | LOCAL EVENTS: |
The famous carnival and the national festival at Patra.
The cultural events Elikia Anthestiria on June and July at Aegio.
The cultural events on August, the memorial for the executed on December the 13th, the commercial festival on September the 21st and the descent of Vouraikos competition at Kalavryta.
The carnival, the bazaars on September and the anniversary of the setting on fire of Klitoria by the Nazi on December the 13th at Klitoria. | | LOCAL PRODUCTS: |
| At the prefecture of Achaia you can find wines, Turkish delights, pasta, cheese products, honey, preserves, tea, oregano and trout. | | MAJOR TOWNS / CITIES / VILLAGES |
Patra
Patra, the third largest town of Greece, is the capital of the prefecture of Achaia and at the same time one of the most important commercial, tourist and transporting centers of the Peloponnese.
Aegio
Aegio is the second largest town of the prefecture and is located at the position of the ancient town. Aegio was also the first town that was exempted in 1821.
Kalavryta
Kalavryta is a historical hamlet and it is considered to be a much frequented tourist resort, especially during winter, due to the ski center at the mountain of Helmos.
Akrata
Akrata is a coastal village built in the heart of a natural environment blessed with incredible beaches and crystal waters.
Psathopyrgos
Psathopyrgos is a picturesque fisherman village and one of the most beautiful coastal resorts of the Corinthian gulf.
Rio
Rio is a main transportation hub between the Peloponnese and Central Greece. During the summer months, the nightlife of the town of Rio is unparalleled.
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| TRANSPORTATION: |
BY FERRY:
Patra is the main connection port with the Ionian Islands, Igoumenitsa and Italy. Additionally Rio is connected with Antirio, while Aegio is connected with Agio Nikolao and Patra with Ithaca and Sami.
Information:
Port authority of Patra: +30 (2610) 341002
BY TRAIN:
From Piraeus Athens there are train itineraries to Patra all through the year. Patra is also connected with Argolida, Corinth, Messinia, Elia and Attica. Via the cog railway Diakofto is connected with Mega Spileo and Kalavryta.
Information:
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Patra: +30 (2610) 277441
Train station of Diakofto: +30 (26910) 43206
BY BUS:
From Athens there are bus itineraries to Patra all through the year and the duration of the journey is 3 hours. There are also itineraries from Athens to Aegio and the duration of the journey is 2 hours and 30 minutes. There are also itineraries from Athens to the town of Kalavryta. Patra is also connected with Pyrgos, Tripoli, Thessaloniki, Messologi, Etoliko and Agrinio.
Information:
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5124914
Bus station of Patra: +30 (2610) 623886
Bus station of Agrinio at Patra: +30 (2610) 421205
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| USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS: |
Police department of Patra: +30 (2610) 222311
Tourist police of Patra: +30 (2610) 451893
Municipality of Patra: +30 (2610) 966200
Taxi station of Patra: +30 (2610) 425201
Bus station of Athens: +30 (210) 5124914
Bus station of Patra: +30 (2610) 623886
Bus station of Agrinio at Patra: +30 (2610) 421205
Train station of Athens: +30 (210) 5131601
Train station of Patra: +30 (2610) 277441
Train station of Diakofto: +30 (26910) 43206
Port authority of Patra: +30 (2610) 341002 |
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