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Prefecture of Achaia Travel Guide: 255 reviews and 792 photos

Patra

The prefecture of Achaia lies in Pelopennese, at its northern and western part. It took its name by the Achaians who first came there about the 11th c. BC.
Patra, the capital of the prefecture and 3rd biggest greek city, is the natural gate of the country to the west (Italy), a major transportation centre. Patra is famous for its carnival too, the best of Greece.

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The "X" outside Agios Andreas church

On this page you can learn about my favorite church, Agios Andreas (Andrew), the cathedral of Patra. Saint Andreas the apostle was martyred in the city, he is the patron saint of it.

Two... faces

Nice beaches all around!

Achaia seems to have two... faces: many coastal villages with shady trees and picturesque beaches -a treat for the eye- but the heart of it are its mountains, the amazing green of the hillsides... Forests, a ski center (Helmos), historical monasteries -Agia Lavra, Mega Spileo- and towns as Kalavrita, caves etc. consist a really western beauty...

Last visit to Prefecture of Achaia: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Jun 17, 2003
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The cave of the lakes Things to Do (21)

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A part of the monastery - Prefecture of Achaia

Mega Spileo Things to Do (21)

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A place of remembrance - Prefecture of Achaia

Kalavrita Things to Do (21)

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What an earthquake! Things to Do (21)

A strong earthquake took place in 1995 and destroyed enough buildings around Aigio, some people also died... These... more travel advice

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iandsmith Aug 11, 2006 at 2:50 PM

Interesting overview with good pics to support.
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lichinga Apr 6, 2005 at 3:34 AM

Nice page, lots of info.
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Aggeliki Jun 23, 2003 at 6:33 AM

I think you should visit Kalentzi in Achaia Andrea! Nice photos as always, i like this page:)))
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tini58de Jun 20, 2003 at 4:53 AM

Very interesting page, Andreas!! That bridge project sounds huge!! Not much time left...
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matcrazy1 Jun 17, 2003 at 9:37 AM

Great area! And this magical bridge, just one my idea: could they renamed it to Olympic Bridge (much easier) and one question; will the bridge FREE? Hmm... I doubt.
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acemj Jun 17, 2003 at 8:04 AM

The caves look magical. Great job!