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The port city, with approximately 200,000 inhabitants, is the largest city in the Peloponnese and the third-largest city in Greece, as well as an important industrial and economic center. Its busy harbor, with regular ferry connections to Ancona, Venice, Brindisi, and Bari, serves as the main gateway to the Peloponnese. At first glance, the cityscape with its modern high-rise buildings may appear somewhat disappointing to visitors.
Just three streets from the port, at Platia Vasileos Georgiou (King George Square), stands the beautiful theatre, a neoclassical building dating back to 1872 and designed by the German architect Ernst Ziller. Other elegant neoclassical buildings surrounding the square include the German Consulate, the offices of the telecommunications company, and the Chamber of Commerce. This square also becomes the focal point of the famous Patras Carnival on Carnival Sunday, featuring parades, dances, and masquerades.
Above the city, on the slopes of Mount Panachaiko, the fortress stands on the site of the ancient acropolis. Today, the castle is a public park and offers wonderful views over the city, the Gulf of Patras, and the surrounding mountains. At the end of the harbor, close to the waterfront, stands the large Cathedral of St. Andrew with its impressive dome.
About 6 km south of the city lie the Achaia Clauss wineries. The winery was founded by the Bavarian winemaker Gustav Clauss, who came to Patras in the 19th century in the entourage of King Otto. He introduced German-style viticulture to Greece, cultivating varieties such as Riesling, Sylvaner, and Muscat. Since 1922, the estate has belonged to the Antonopoulos family. Guided tours and visits of the cellars are available.
Currently, we do not offer holiday accommodations in Patras. We recommend holiday homes and apartments in other areas of Achaia and Ilia.