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| Patras | ||
| region | West Greece | |
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| Residents | 167.446 (2011) | |
| Tourist info web | patrasinfo.com | |
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Patras is the third largest city in Greece.
background
Patras is next Igoumenitsa the large ferry port for the lines after Italy. Most see the city only as a transit point to their holiday resorts. But at second glance, Patras has something to offer.
getting there
By plane
Military airfield that handles around 20 flights a week. Mostly charter flights in summer. You don't expect any equipment. The timetable for the KTEL buses from Patras is set to 2.5 hours before departure and costs € 4 in 2019.By train
The narrow-gauge network of the railway leads in the direction of Corinth-Athens and Pyrgos-Kalamata. To Athens: From the train station (Stathmos Patras) the train bus goes to Kiato. There change to the train to Athens. The Athens train station is next to the Larissis metro station. The city center of Athens can be reached by metro.
By bus
The central one 2 KTEL bus station from Patras is in the city center, Zaimi and Othonos kai Amalias near the train station. Buses to Athens and the rest of the peninsula. Since the construction of the bridge near Rio, also to the north.
In the street
Difficult to reach by land via the Balkans. Better via Italy and then by ferry (see below). "Motorways" lead to Corinth-Athens and south. The mainland to the north is by building the Rio-Andirrio Bridge (chargeable) can now be reached much faster.
By boat
There are various ferry connections from Italy, including of Bari, Brindisi, Ancona (approx. 20 hours) and Venice. You put in new port at. There is a bus connection to the city center, to the bus station, line 118 (1.20 €).
The 3 "Old port" Directly in front of the old town and train station is the landing stage for internal Greek ferries. Levante Ferries serves Sami from here Kefalonia (3 hours) and Pisaethos Íthaca (just under 4 hours).
mobility
Preferably on foot or by bus. The traffic itself has not been as chaotic as it used to be since the opening of the bypass motorway, but it still takes some getting used to for Central Europeans.
The best place to park is in the harbor. It is not a problem to drive into the port area. In the city center, parking incorrectly can result in the number plate being unscrewed by the police (with a corresponding effort to get it back).
The regional train connections were greatly improved in 2020. The S-Bahn line, which now runs every hour between 6.30 a.m. and 11 p.m., is divided in two:
- {under construction: Kato} - 4 Rio (Ρίο) - 5 Ag. Andreas (Αγ. Ανδρέας)
- 6 Kaminia (Καμίνια) - 7 Patras (old port) - Ag. Andreas. On this section there are train buses as a feeder: Patras - Kiato, there train connection to Athens; Kastellokampos - Panepistmiao Uni - Noskomeio Hospital.
Tourist Attractions
In front of the Patras train station there is an old, unfortunately poorly maintained, steam locomotive. The stop itself is curious in that the signs are used goods from the Federal Railroad from thirty years ago.
Churches
- 1 Agios Andreas, Ag. Andreou str. 199. Tel.: 30 2610-321184. Allegedly the largest Orthodox church in the Balkans, it has space for 5500 and has a 50 m high dome. Built 1836-43. The skull relic of St. Andrew, who is the local patron, has been stored here again since 1964.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- Patras Castle. Tel.: 30 2610-623390. nice view over the city and the harbor.Open: 8.30 a.m.-3.30 p.m. / 4.00 p.m., Tue. Rest day.Price: free entry.
Museums
Opened in 2009 2 Archaeological Museum, one of the largest in Greece, is on the Patras-Athens national road. It has a modern, unusual, rounded architecture and was realized with the help of EU funds. Archaeological exhibits from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman era are shown here on approx. 8,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Streets and squares
Parks
various
- Achaia Clauss. Tel.: 30 2610 368100. A large winery known for the Mavrodaphne fortified wine.The winery is just outside Patras and offers tours of the wine cellars. Wine tastings are also possible. It was founded by Gustav Clauss, who came to Greece in the wake of King Otto, and has been producing wine since 1861. The popular excursion destination is located in the countryside and offers a good view.
- lighthouse. The lighthouse is nothing special in itself. Inside, however, there is a coffee and when the windows are open there is a breeze, which is very pleasant!
activities
Carnival is celebrated in a big way here. The core is two large moves with up to 150 groups. On Sunday, the “big” carnival procession, plus a “night parade” the next day, which is hardly less elaborate.
shop
Business hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., but for non-food Mondays only mornings or until 5 p.m., sometimes also closed on Wednesday afternoons.
kitchen
Restaurant "molos", simple meals, is located on the pier (extension of Agiou Nikolaou street)
nightlife
accommodation
Carnival is also part of the high season in Patras, when room prices can double.
medium
- 1 Pension Nikos (Ενοικιαζόμενα Δωμάτια Νίκος), Patreos 3, Patras. Tel.: 302610623757. For 33 euros there is a double room with a shower in the hallway. (Ask for directions in the tourist office).Feature: pension.
- 2 Airotel Achaia Beach, Milou 44, Patra, located directly on the beach. Tel.: 30 261 099 1801. The hotel has its own swimming pool and sunbathing area. The breakfast buffet is very good. You can also sit on the terrace for breakfast. The Achaia Beach Hotel also offers lunch and dinner. It's not expensive and really excellent! The house wine is recommended!Price: from € 50.
- Adonis City Hotel, Zaimi 7 & Kapsali 9. Tel.: 30 2610 224213, Email: [email protected]. The hotel is next to the bus station. Simple equipment. Single room approx. 65 € - the room can also be rented as a double room.
- 3 Hotel El Greco, Agiou Andreou 153-141. Well-kept 2 * house, with air conditioning and a small refrigerator in the room. Slow WiFi, but a desktop PC in the lobby. Decent price / performance ratio. On the outskirts of the city center.Price: € 30 p.p., breakfast extra.
Learn
Work
security
Vehicle drivers are repeatedly recommended to check the vehicle for damage or hidden persons before embarking on ferries.
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
http://www.e-patras.gr/ - Official website of Patras
