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Pátra

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Pátra

Pátra is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Paralía, 58km from Galaxidi.

Pátra is a city located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 168,034, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pátra 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 Pátra to your route.

About Pátra

Georgiou I Square (Greek: Πλατεία Γεωργίου Αʹ) is the central square of Patras, Greece. The square is named after King George I of Greece. It is crossed by Maizonos, Korinthou and Gerokostopoulou streets. The neoclassical Apollon Theatre is situated on the northeast side of the square.

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Pátra offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Pátra located?

Pátra is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2462 latitude, 21.7351 longitude.

What is the population of Pátra?

Pátra has a population of approximately 168,034 people, making it a city in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
168,034
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.2462, 21.7351

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 Pátra

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.

9 km · about 15 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Diakofto–Kalavryta Rack Railway

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

41 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Galaxidi

A genteel sea-captains' town of neoclassical mansions on the Gulf of Corinth below Delphi.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Pátra

  • Right hereRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 41 kmDiakofto–Kalavryta Rack RailwayA century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.
  • 58 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

Nearby Destinations

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🇬🇷 Greece

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Río

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7 km awayPop. 14,219

Mindilóglion

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8 km awayPop. 2,331

Aktaío

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8 km awayPop. 1,494

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