The regional district Elis (Ηλεία / Ilía) is in the west of the Peloponnese in Greece. It is limited by the districts Achaia in the North, Arcadia in the east and Messenia in the south. The capital of the region is Pyrgos.
Regions
Elis is divided into the seven parishes Andravida-Kyllini, Andritsena-Krestena, Ilida, Olympia, Pineos, Pyrgos and Zacharo
places
- Andritsena
- Kyllini popular area for its sandy beaches
- Olympia
- Pyrgos
- Zacharo known since ancient times for its thermal springs
Other goals
background
Elis or Ilia is the destination of many vacationers because of the sports facilities of ancient Olympia. In the Middle Ages, the Crusaders had established a kingdom here, and its capital was Andravida (Andréville).
language
getting there
- by boat: at the port of Katakolo (Local community Pyrgos) cruise ships dock regularly, and excursions start from here Olympia
