Patra
Patras is the third largest city in Greece, located on the Gulf of Patras, serving as a key seaport with connections to Italy and the Ionian Islands. Home to about 167,000 people, it is renowned for the neo-Byzantine Basilica of Saint Andrew, a medieval castle, and a university with 24,000 students. The city comes alive during the carnival and summer theater performances. The Mediterranean climate makes spring and autumn ideal for visits, with mild temperatures.
