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Guide of Patras

Geography

Built on the Patraikos Gulf, Patra is both a modern metropolis and a cultural mecca, as well as Greece's third-largest city. Located on the slopes of Panachaiko Mountain, the town stretches all the way to the harbour. It is one of the few Greek cities built to a specific and well-planned architectural design, with wide-open spaces and tree-lined boulevards.

Climate in Patras

Patras has a Mediterranean climate with moderate, wet winters and hot, sunny summers. The months of May and October are the most likely to have nice weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C and 25°C.

Culture

Located in the Achaia prefecture, Patras is also known as the "Capital of the Achaians." The city derives its name from Patreas, an ancient Greek leader of the Achaians, and the area was called Achaia as a result of the Achaians’ strong influence. After being severely devastated during the Greek War of Independence in the nineteenth century, the city of Patras was rebuilt around a series of spectacular squares.

Things To Do in Patras

Explore the Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum, which opened in 2009, has a large metallic dome that resembles a fat flying saucer from a distance. When the museum opened, it was much praised for its ingenious exhibition of artefacts, which were arranged in three big rooms (Private Life, Public Life and the Necropolis). At the Private Life Museum, visitors may see jewellery and daily items from Mycenaean, Geometric, Archaic, Hellenistic, and Roman Greece; a whopping 14 Roman mosaics; and partial reconstructions of Roman homes from throughout Rome. Coins, sculptures, musical instruments, amphorae, and more mosaics provide a detailed portrait of Ancient Patras culture.

Admire the Roman Odeon

Emperor Augustus had a Roman conservatory for musical performances established in Patras' hilltop upper town near the castle in the first century AD. The Odeon at Patras, which had a brick façade on its south wall, was erected before the Odeon in Athens, which had a brick front on its north wall. A series of earthquakes, wars, and invasions almost destroyed it and buried it behind the debris of other structures. It was not until 1889 when the Odeon was accidentally found, that it was fully restored. The Odeon, which has a capacity of 2,300, is once again being used for music, most notably during the Patras International Festival in the summer.

Celebrate Patras Carnival

Visit Greece between 17 January and Clean Monday, the beginning day of Great Lent, to experience one of the biggest festivals in Europe, the Patras Carnival. It has masked balls, games, parades, and all kinds of fun activities that attract tens of thousands of people. In addition to the opening ceremony on January 17, the Children's Carnival with 5,000 participants will take place on the penultimate weekend. The Saturday night parade, the Grand Parade with satirical floats, and the closing ceremony are must-see highlights. The last weekend of the festival also features a treasure hunt in which the many procession groups compete against one another to locate clues hidden across the city.

Eating Out in Patras

Patras' gastronomic fest, like that of other Greek islands, is guaranteed to delight your appetite. Listed below are a handful of our current favourites. At Naut- Oiko's, you can expect prompt and kind service. Everything, from the pasta to the desserts, is amazing. However, it is a bit pricey. Labrynthos is a modest yet charming Greek restaurant serving traditional cuisine. They are a family-run tavern and the home cooked meals and beverages are delicious. One of the city's few outstanding restaurants is Salumeria, a restaurant on Pantanassis Street in Patras Center. Salumeria offers a large assortment of meat, pasta, and seafood meals! You get a lot of bang for your buck here; the cuisine is wonderful and of high quality.

Transport

Airport

The Patrai (GPA) Airport, which is 28.9 kilometres distant from Patras, is the closest airport.

Getting Around Patras

Patras is the main bus station in Achaia prefecture. As a result, there are many connections between Patras and other major mainland cities as well as smaller towns nearby. The city's public transportation system includes buses that go to all of the city's important destinations. If you prefer to travel by train, you may make use of the Patra Suburban Railway to get around the city. Patra also has a port, from where you can catch a ferry to Italy or some of the Ionian islands.

Many visitors also opt to explore Patras at their own leisure and have access to the most remote parts of a place by renting a car/ Many car rental agencies may be found in the city centre. Taxis are also widely available.