Patra

Patra is located in north-western Peloponnese and has a population of 250,000 inhabitants. It is the regional capital of western Greece, as a major port, is the door of Greece to Italy and Western Europe. With over 50 services ship to Italy every week, virtually all trade of Greece to the European Union passes from town. The surrounding area is a significant rural area of Greece producing significant quantities of citrus, potatoes and watermelons. The area is renowned for its vineyards, and wine is famous throughout the world. The production company famous wines Achaia-Claus has the facilities out of town.

In the center of town there are many shops, malls and cafes. The nightlife of Patras is famous, with great variety of clubs, bars restaurants and live music. The city is famous for its carnival which takes place every February. The youth of Patras, together with the new University, organized in groups, to dress Halloween costumes, dancing in the streets, doing parties and events and participate in the great parade of Carnival. Thousands of people participate each year in this fabulous feast

Patras is centrally located and has easy access to most historical sites in the Peloponnese. In the south is the Olympia, which is one hour by car. In lies the ancient temple of Apollo who is the best-preserved in Greece. Just opposite, in Central Greece is Delphi, the most famous oracle of the ancient world. In the mountains east of Patras is also a city of history which has an excellent ski resort

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