Patras Travel Guide
Greece
Patras is a Greek city with a population of 168,034, on the country’s western side. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding coast and nearby towns, including Nafpaktos across the Gulf of Patras.
The airport serving Patras is Araxos Airport (GPA). Nearby beaches include Kato Vasiliki, 14.6 kilometres away, Krioneri, 16 kilometres away, Psani in Nafpaktos, 17.5 kilometres away, and Gribovo in Nafpaktos, 18.2 kilometres away. Other named beaches within 40 kilometres include Tigania Achaias, Niforeika and Lakkopetra.
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Weather in Patras
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +30
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Greece for good service. While not mandatory, it's a appreciated gesture.
Best time to visit Patras
Jan
15°12Feb
14°7Mar
17°11Apr
20°9May
24°10Jun
31°3Jul
35°0Aug
33°3Sep
29°6Oct
24°8Nov
20°14Dec
16°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Patras
Kato Vasiliki
14.6 km away
Krioneri
16 km away
Kryoneri
16.1 km away
Psani
17.5 km away
Gribovo
18.2 km away
Tigania Achaias
19 km away
Niforeika
20.6 km away
Lakkopetra
22.6 km away
Things to do in Patras
2.2 km
Δημοτικό Περιφερειακό Θέατρο Πάτρας-ΔΗ.ΠΕ.ΘΕ. Πάτρας
theatre venue
0.5 km
Άγιος Αλέξιος
christian place of worship
1 km
Εθνική Τράπεζα
cemetery
1.4 km
Royal Patras
music venue
2.7 km
Επικέντρο+
theatre venue
0.6 km
Gallery Cube
art gallery
0.7 km
Θέατρο Πάνθεον
theatre venue
0.7 km
Getting there
Araxos Airport · 0 km
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