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Káto Achaḯa

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Káto Achaḯa

Káto Achaḯa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Limnokhórion, 57km from Ancient Olympia.

Káto Achaḯa is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 5,752, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Káto Achaḯa sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Káto Achaḯa to your route.

About Káto Achaḯa

Kato Achaia (Greek: Κάτω Αχαΐα) is a town and a community in Achaea, West Greece, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality West Achaea, of which it is the seat of administration. The community Kato Achaia consists of the town Kato Achaia and the villages Alykes, Manetaiikia,

Read more Paralia Kato Achaias and Piso Sykea. Nearby are the ruins of the ancient city of Dyme. Kato Achaia is located 1 km (0.6 mi) south of the Gulf of Patras and 20 km (12 mi) southwest of Patras. The villages Alykes and Paralia Kato Achaias are on the coast. The Greek National Road 9 (Patras - Pyrgos) passes outside the town. Kato Achaia has a train station on the partly disused Patras–Pyrgos railway. Currently, train traffic is somewhat offered through the Patras Suburban Railway between Rio-Patras and Kaminia, while the last stretch of the journey is made by buses ran by Hellenic Train, that make two stops at the two temporarily offline stations of Alissos and Kato Achaia. In the future, the railway will restart operations towards Pyrgos and also provide connection with the Intercity Railway network.

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Káto Achaḯa is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.1500 latitude, 21.5500 longitude.

What is the population of Káto Achaḯa?

Káto Achaḯa has a population of approximately 5,752 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
5,752
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.1500, 21.5500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Káto Achaḯa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Rio–Antirrio Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Nafpaktos

A perfectly circular Venetian harbour enclosed by fortified moles, beneath a castle whose walls cascade down the hillside in five tiers: the port where the 1571 Battle of Lepanto fleet assembled, with a Cervantes statue on the quay.

37 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Ancient Olympia

The birthplace of the Olympic Games, this sacred sanctuary in the Peloponnese contains the ruins of athletic facilities, temples, and the workshop of Phidias.

57 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Diakofto–Kalavryta Rack Railway

A century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Káto Achaḯa

  • 27 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 57 kmDiakofto–Kalavryta Rack RailwayA century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.
  • 77 kmGalaxidiA genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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