|
|
Patras Port Ferry Overview
Patras is Greece's third largest urban centre and the capital of the prefecture of Achaea, located in northern Peloponnese, 215 kilometers west of Athens. The city is built at the foothills of Mount Panachaikon, overlooking the Gulf of Patras.
The city is divided into the upper and the lower sections, connected with roads and broad stairs. The upper section is the older and the more picturesque; however, the lower sections are attractively laid out, featuring a variety of squares in a unique geometric pattern. The most notable of these are the Psila Alonia and the Georgiou I . A number of exquisite neoclassical buildings are to be found, including the '' "Apollon" Theatre in Georgiou I Square, the Town Hall, the headquarters of the Local Trade Association and the Court of Justice.
Patras ferry port is a relatively new facility that plays a key role in Greece and surrounding countries, offering high-level cargo services along with modern passenger ferry terminals. The Patras port has convenient access to land transport and is directly linked to the new Pathe motorway to Patras, Athens, and Thessaloniki. |