The capital of the regional unit of Achaea and the largest city of Peloponnese, Patra is a city full of beauty and a personal charm that makes it stand out. Its port has turned Patra into the most important commercial, financial and tourist center of the wider area. Built on the forefront of mount Panachaikon and in a position that is central...
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The second in population town of the regional unit of Achaea is Aegio. A town with an exceptional history proven by its rich archaeological findings, some of which are exhibited at the archaeological museum of the town. Based on mythology, Aegio was named after the aiga (goat) that nursed Zeus while he was hiding from his father Cronos.
Α graphic town, rich in history. Its name originates from the words ‘kales’(good) ‘vrises’(taps) and dates from the time of Frank occupation. Kalavrita is connected with the Byzantine Empire since it was commanded by the Palaiologon family. It’s a town that is linked to the revolutions and the uprisings of 1770 and of 1821 (led by Germanos of...