Travelers to the city can expect hundreds of special events, exhibits, festivals and presentations, all designed to show Patras at is best.
Savvy travelers already know Patras as a good example of a "real" Greek city, one still concerned with its thriving wine country, agriculture, and shipping as well its tourists. It's also known for its lively Carnival season and its preservation of ancient Greek shadow theatre performances.
Patras, sometimes referred to as just Patra, is located at the northern coast of the Peloponnese peninsula, not far from the new Rio-Antirio bridgelinking the peninsula to the Greek mainland.
For more information and help in planning a trip, contact Patra 2006 or the Municipality of Patras. Telephone: (011 30) 2610 966200
