Top places to visit in West Greece region

Patras

Patras is Greece's third largest urban area and the regional capital of Western Greece, in northern Peloponnese, situated 215 km west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras, which makes it a very interesting destination for yachtsmen. Patras is a city where entertainment, history and culture mingle together to create a destination filled with wonderful discoveries. The medieval Patras Castle, the Roman Odeon with the Amphitheatre in its proximity, the municipal Theatre Apollon, Georgiou I Square and Saint Andrew Church are just some of many amazing things to see in this city. Yachtsmen who enjoy sightseeing and exploring historical monuments find Patras an ideal destination for their cruise.

Pyrgos

Pyrgos is the capital of the Elis regional unit in Greece. It is situated in the western part of the Peloponnese, in the middle of a plain, just 4 kilometers away from the Ionian Sea. The town itself has a unique charm and all visitors are always welcomed with open hearts and hospitality. Yachtsmen who sail in this region shod most definitely find time to see the river Alfeios which flows into the sea about 7 kilometers south of Pyrgos. It is a beautiful location where visitors come to escape loud and massive crowds and simply relax and spend time with their closest away from everyday stresses. Yachtsmen find Pyrgos to be an excellent starting point on their cruise to explore all of the beauties of West Greece. They also find Pyrgos to be a great romantic destination.