Patra Geography

Patra Geography, Greece: Information about the geography of Patra Greece, Peloponnese

Constructed around the Gulf of Patraikos, Patra is a modern city,

The town spreads from the slopes of Panachaiko Mountain to the port. It is a modern building with ample squares and large avenues, one of the few cities in Greece that were constructed according to an architectural plan.

On a hill overlooking Patras, there is a strong fortress that protected the region in the Venetian and the Ottoman times.

Although Patras is a modern city, the surrounding region

the third largest city in Greece with a population of about 160,000 residents. It is also one of the most important ports of the country, as it connects mainland Greece to the Ionian island and Italy. Its large port also serves cargo ships.

(prefecture of Achaia) is pretty traditional and untouched by tourism. Beautiful villages dot the sides of mountains Panachaiko and Erymanthos and lovely lakes can be visited, such as lake Tsivlou. The coasts of Patraikos Gulf also offer sandy and pebbled beaches to swim, such as Psathopyrgos, Vrahneika and Akrata.

.......................................................................................................................................................
Back: + Patra Home + About Patra + Peloponnese + Greece History + Greece Home More: + Pictures + Beaches + Map + Hotels	Related: + Museums + Architecture + Churches + Villages

Greece > Peloponnese > Patra Greece > Patra Geography

top of the page

patra hotels | beaches | excursions | | products | map | pictures | tourist information | villages | weather || athens greece | greece maps | greece travel | greece hotels | travel links

<< back ::

:: sitemap >>