Katakolo “The sea is sapphire and the sky seems to be burning, like an opalescent stone in the air. The sails are raised; a breeze blows as we head to the azure lands of the east. From the high bow, Zakynthos appears, small forests of olive trees, the rock of Ithaca, the bays, and the…
The Walls of Dyme A wall, a creation of the demigod Heracles, awaits you to discover it. An unknown cultural treasure, located near the city of Patras (35 km southwest), close to the village of Araxos, the “Walls of Dyme” (or Castle of Kalogrias) is the only fortified Mycenaean acropolis in Western Greece. Upon arriving…
Holy Monastery of Agia Lavra Located on the southwestern side of Kalavryta, just 5 kilometers from the historic town, the Holy Monastery of Agia Lavra stands as one of the region’s top attractions. A major national and religious pilgrimage site of paramount importance, it is also one of the oldest monasteries in Greek history. Set…
Archaeological Site of Olympia In the western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheus River, flourished the most renowned sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to the father of the gods, Zeus. It extends across the southwestern slopes of the lush Kronios Hill, between the Alpheus and Cladeus rivers, which meet in this area. Welcome…
Patra The Capital of Carnival Welcome to Patras – the city where entertainment, history, and culture create a wonderful destination for all ages and tastes! Discover all the things you didn’t know about the city by walking around. Start your tour from Saint Nicholas Street, the most famous street in Patras, which begins from the…
Monastery of Megalo Spileo (Great Cave) The Megalo Spileo is a historic monastery in Kalavryta, one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Orthodoxy in Greece. The Monastery is located ten kilometers northeast of Kalavryta, near the road that connects the National Road Patras – Athens with Kalavryta. It is built at the opening of…