Patras is the largest city and main port of the Peloponnese. The city was founded in 1100, but grown into an important port in Roman times. After the Second Crusade became the site of a Roman Catholic archbishop. In 1408 the town was under the rule of Venice, and in 1460 returned to the hands of the Turks, who destroyed it in 1821. It was then rebuilt in neo-classical style with stacked rectangular streets.
Every spring the city hosts one of the most colorful carnivals in Europe. It includes parades with giant satirical figures in assisting thousands of visitors. Patras is famous for supporting the development of local culture and urban literature; was the European Capital of Culture in 2006.
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.
Rio is a town and a former municipality in Achaea, West Greece. The former municipality had a population of around 13,000. The campus of the University of Patras is located in Rio.
Aigialeia is a municipality and a historical geographical area located in the northeastern part of the Achaia regional unit of the Peloponnese, Greece. This is a region characterized by a varied landscape, combining mountain and sea, stretching along the coast of the Gulf of Corinth.
Agios Andreas is a neighbourhood in the south-central part of the city of Patras, 2 km from the downtown core.
Situated on the northern point of the Peloponnese, this picturesque village has more than a touch of Greek magic. Cocooned in lush, pine-covered hills, overlooking the Patras Gulf, Niforeika boasts its own attractive beach washed by bright turquoise waters, where it's tempting to stay put all day long. Ideal for escaping the masses, holidays to Niforeika are the sort of place where you blend in with the locals and enjoy the stunning natural beauty. Just a few kilometres from Kato Achaia where you'll find a wider selection of open-air tavernas and shops, sleepy Niforeika has a small handful of locally renowned tavernas serving the catch of the day. Criss-crossing walking trails beckon you up into the pine-scented hills behind the village, and if sightseeing is more your thing, visit the centre of Patra - a lively port with plenty of history and a Medieval Castle. Niforeika is also perfectly placed to pay visit to the famous archaeological site of Olympia - birthplace of the first Olympic games.
Alissos is the definition of an authentic Greek holiday, where the sea meets olive groves, far from the noise of the big commercial resorts. It is a place that combines rural charm with relaxation on the shores of the Gulf of Patras.
