Achaea

Achaea (Greek: Αχαΐα - Achaïa), is a region in the northwestern part of the Peloponnese.

Regions

Cities

🌍 Akrata — A town and former municiplality in Achaea.
🌍 Diakofto — The coastal town is the starting point of a rack railway, ending up at Kalavryta through the gorge of Vouraikos and the village of 🌍 Zachlorou. The uphill journey takes around 1 hour.
🌍 Kalavryta — A historic town built on the slopes of Mt. Helmos
🌍 Patra — Pretty nondescript city. Main point of arrival for ferries from Italy and Ionian islands.

Other destinations

Theatre in Aigeira

🌍 Ancient Aigeira — A very interesting but less known to tourists archaeological site set atop a mountain overlooking the Corinthian Gulf and including a well preserved ancient theater, described in detail by geographer Pausanias.
🌍 Kalogria Beach — A famous beach beside Patras Araxos Airport.
🌍 Loggos — A village very close to Aigio.

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Get in

With the exception of the rail line Diakofto to Kalavrita, all public transportation is by local buses or by taxis.

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