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AGIOS VASSILIOS (Village) ACHAIA
Tel: +30 2610 992642
ANO KASTRITSI (Village) RIO
Tel: +30 2610 936140
ARAVONITSA (Village) PATRA
Tel: +30 26910 94575
KATO ACHAIA (Small town) PATRA
Western Achaia is one of the most beautiful parts of the Greek land.
The visitor will be stunned by the sudden scenery changes, the exquisite sandy
beaches, as well as the popular resorts on the slopes of Erymanthos
and Panahaikos.
Kato Achaia is the most important commercial and intellectual centre
of the area. According to historians, in antiquity this must have been the territory
of the city of Dyme, a member
of the Achaean Confederation. Its residents had participated in all national contests
and they had developed a remarkable civilization while keeping the name of Achaia,
which, according to Homer, was the first name of Greece.
Araxos airport,
which is the only place in Achaia
where an airplane can land on is not far from Kato Achaia. Metohi
with a wonderful Museum of Natural History is also nearby.
The golden beach of Kalogria,
an endless sandy beach with sky blue water and an exotic atmosphere, together
with the pine forest of Strofylia, composes and idyllic landscape famous all round
Europe.
Pappas pond and the wetland of Prokopou consist a rare ecosystem of
unique beauty and great scientific interest. It is here where Teichos Dymaeon,
as well as many archaeological ruins, lie.
Along the coastal strip starting southwest of Patras
and extending down to the western border of the Prefecture we meet on the waterfront
many scenic villages with significant tourist services. Such villages are Vrahnaika,
Kato Alissos, Niforeika,
Lakopetra, Alikes,
a fishermen’s village and a Commune of the Municipality
of Kato Achaia is not far form there either.
In the interior of Western Achaia, in the area of Chalandritsa,
the excavations of 1928 brought into light burial grounds of the Mycenaean era.
Similar remains were discovered in the Community of Portes
in 1995.
Katarrachtis,
Demesticha, and Leontio
(where the ruins of an ancient
city and a theatre of the 4th B.C. century are exposed) are three of the most
picturesque villages in the area, and so is Michas,
which is set 1,100 m. above sea level. The whole are is situated right on the
site of ancient Tritaea,
offers very good tourist services, as well as an amazing view. The surrounding
area of Fares is equally remarkable
for its traditional communes and the obvious traces back to the time of Frankish
rule. In Skiada the ancient
Tower of a Byzantine general, Doxapatri, has escaped destruction, whereas further
south lie the scanty ruins of the castle of Paleologos. Sandameri
is the favourite area of parachutists who organize games of perpendicular and
vertical free-falling.
Last but not least, the monasterial cluster of Movri
foothills (Agios Nikolaos Spata,
Batha, Maritsa, and Filokali), which attract a large number of visitors, also
belong to Western Achaia.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Achaia tourist pamphlet (1999).
MONI AGIAS ELEOUSSIS (Monastery) PATRA
Tel: +30 2610 998343
MONI AGIAS MARINAS MARITSIS (Monastery) PATRA
Tel: +30 26930 91374
MONI AGIOU NIKOLAOU (Monastery) PATRA
MONI KOIMISSEOS THEOTOKOU NOTENON (Monastery) PATRA
Tel: +30 26940 91381
PATRA (Town) ACHAIA
Patras, the very ancient city of the mythical Patreus, is the third
largest city in Greece and the
capital of the Prefecture of Achaia.
It is a significant commercial and converging point. Its port constitutes the
western gateway to Greece. Millions
of visitors stop by and admire the exceptional street plan and architectural style
of the city.
The rich historical and cultural heritage of Patras, its significant
religious and archaeological monuments, the pace of a modern, live city that offers
many possibilities for entertainment set the city apart as an attraction pole
of thousands of visitors. In the course of Greek History, from prehistoric times
to our days, Patras has always played a pivotal role in the development and moulding
of historical conditions. Every corner of the city is its own historical reference
point.
The culmination of all the cultural events of the city, as well as
the major winter show of the country is the Carnival of Patras. It is an endless
feast lasting two months during which time the colours, gaiety, imagination, and
high-spiritedness carry away every single inhabitant of the city as they all join
in happiness and sorrow.
The International Festival attracts thousands of visitors every summer.
The biggest names in the Arts and Cultural life of the place honour the deeply
rooted cultural tradition of all the inhabitants of Patras.
The Municipal District Theatre of the city - one of the largest and
most active groups in Greece
- feature outstanding performances of the classics every season.
Sporting events are highly favoured in the city, which as two sizable
football grounds and three indoor Gymnasiums. Popular athletic events are held
in the National Stadium of Patras, whereas basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics
contests of European and International interest are organized and held in the
Palais De Sport. Moreover, there are three modern conference centres with space
available for the organization of commercial and trade exhibits.
Places worth visiting are the following: the Holy Church of Agios
Andreas; the Castle
of Patra; the Archaeological
Museum; the Municipal
Theatre ‘Apollo’ (designed by Ernst Ziller); the Holy Church of
Pantokrator (a Byzantine church); the Roman
Odeon (the most beautiful Roman edifice in the area); the Castle
of Rio built in 1499; the Yirokomio
Monastery; the Monastery
of Omblou; ACHAIA CLAUSS (where a visitor can be toured around the premises
of the wine making plant and have a taste of Mavrodaphni aroma); the Catholic
Church of Agios Andreas, and the Municipal
Gallery.
This text (extract) is cited March 2004 from the Prefecture
of Achaia tourist pamphlet (1999).
PSATHOPYRGOS (Village) RIO
Tel: +30 2610 931541
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