Prefecture of Achaia

Achaia is an interesting prefecture, which has a multilateral profile as it throbs with mountainous and coastal regions as well as cosmic and secluded settlements that alternate creating a magnificent icon and sense to the visitors.

The prefecture of Achaia belongs to the greater geographical district of Peloponnese and it borders with Corinth in the east, with Arcadia in the south, with Elia in the west as well as with the gulf of Corinth and the gulf of Patra in the north. Achaia has approximately 300.000 inhabitants.

The city of Patra, which is the capital and port of the prefecture, is a transportation, commercial and tourist center of Peloponnese and at the same time the third largest city of Greece. Patra, which is divided in the upper and the lower city ( Ano Poli, Kato Poli), has a fine street planning, open squares, beautiful parks and interesting monuments. The squares Vassileos Georgiou and Olgas, the ruins of the medieval castle, the various churches, the spectacular site Psila Alonia and the important museums are worth seeing if you visit the city of Patra.

The prefecture of Achaia comprises of numerous towns, hamlets and villages, which are all very special. The interesting Aegio, which is the second largest town of the prefecture, the historical and scenic town Kalavryta with the popular ski center, the cosmopolitan resort and transportation hub Rio, the coastal village Diakofto, Kalogria with the infinite sandy beach, the traditional mountainous village Zahlorou, the seaside village Akrata with the beautiful natural sites, are the most renowned settlements of the prefecture of Achaia.

Achaia, apart from being an ideal destination for your holidays, is also an important hub of the incoming tourism from Western Europe.