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Patras?

Posted by (Atlanta) on

My husband and I have spent quite a bit of time traveling around Greece. In April/May plan to spend a couple of weeks exploring the Ionian Islands (mainly Kefalonia).

We like cities and Thessaloniki is one of our favorites but for this trip, it just doesn't fit the itinerary. We could spend a few days in Patras after taking the ferry from Argostoli. Has anyone spent time exploring Patras? If so, how does it compare to other larger Greek cities?

We mainly travel for food, wine, light hiking and museums.

Thanks for any insight!

Posted by
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Not been there in years, so really will not say one way or the other. There are both Roman and Greek ruins, as well as some Venetian influence in architecture, some museums, and the area is known for it's wine.

But it does get short billing, most (like me) really only go through to catch a ferry or arrive and on to Athens. My attitude would be that I could find enough to do for two or three nights about anyplace, so why not.

Posted by
3273 posts

Thanks Paul...former Iowan here...might be my rural Iowa background that makes me anxious to explore the world!?

We are sort of thinking along the lines of what you've suggested. We liked Ancona and it seems like a similar port town.

Cheers!

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