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Paralía

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Paralía

Paralía is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vrachnaíika, 15km from Rio–Antirrio Bridge.

Paralía is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 8,903, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Paralía 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 Paralía to your route.

About Paralía

Agia Aikaterini (Greek: Αγία Αικατερίνη, meaning Saint Catherine), or alternative Gyftika (Greek: Γύφτικα, meaning "area of gypsies"), is a neighbourhood in the east-central part of the city of Patras, located 2 km from the downtown core. The origin of the name comes from the time of Venetian occupation of Patras. At

Read more that time, the Venetians forced the Romá of the town to settle in that area. The main occupation of the inhabitants used to be iron production. Traditionally the community elects its leader (not always a Roma), also known as captain. Until a few decades ago, it was one of the poorest and least safe areas of Patras. Today, it is one of the most quiet neighborhoods next to the city centre and its inhabitants ensure that the original architecture of the neighborhood is preserved.

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Where is Paralía located?

Paralía is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.1983 latitude, 21.7026 longitude.

What is the population of Paralía?

Paralía has a population of approximately 8,903 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
8,903
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.1983, 21.7026

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 Paralía

3 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.

15 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Diakofto–Kalavryta Rack Railway

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Paralía

  • Right hereRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 44 kmDiakofto–Kalavryta Rack RailwayA century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.
  • 62 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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