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Make an enquiry<\/span>Places to Visit<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Some points of Interest<\/span>Our Recommendations<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header>
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\nNo matter what your personal preferences are, Rio and the wider are of Patras Patras offers a variety of places where you can enjoy a coffee or a drink, have a snack or a traditional meal, drink ouzo or a beer enjoying the sunset from the Upper Town (Ano Poli), go for a run or work in a modern caf\u00e9. If you prefer to be by the sea, there are several caf\u00e9s and bars on the eastern side of the port, at the Marina, or you can go a bit further, closer to the University and the Rion Bridge for a little more \u201cposh\u201d stroll.<\/p>\n

There are several areas that cover different tastes; the pedestrian zone at Riga Feraiou and Pantanassis streets is full of cafes and bistros \u2013 even some restaurants and breweries. For a more traditional \u201cmeze\u201d you can go to Ifaistou street, near the Gerokostopoulou stairs and next to the Roman Stadium. Those areas are very popular and hip, flooded with locals and students during summertime.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for something more \u201calternative\u201d, then you should head to the Upper Town, next to the Old Hospital, to enjoy your beer listening to rock music.<\/p>\n

Do not forget to go there by the long stairs of Agiou Nikolaou and see the city from above. Another option is Trion Navarchon (stands for the Three Admirals), where there are many grill houses to taste the traditional souvlaki.<\/p>\n

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Cafes and Bars<\/span><\/div>
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\nIn the village Eyoi Eyan\u00a0 just ten feet away from the Rion train station; if you are lucky you will enjoy some live music as well.<\/p>\n

The centre of Patras is full of cafes where \u00a0you can enjoy your coffee, beverages and snacks and at the same time work with your laptop and your books. The best book caf\u00e9 of the town is\u00a0Tag\u00a0located at the bottom end of Pantanassis Street.<\/p>\n

At\u00a0Ypovrychio Vanillia\u00a0you enjoy Greek coffee in the picturesque Markato Square and at\u00a0SiDoux\u00a0you will feel romantic. At\u00a0Plaz\u00a0there is also a vast area for sports and swimming.<\/p>\n

To combine coffee and\/or drinks (sometimes even food) there is\u00a0Pop Horn, where you travel back in time, and\u00a0Syndetiras, situated at a lovely terrace by Gerokostopoulou stairs, enjoying the best music in the city, aired from its own studio.\u00a0Mare Mare\u00a0combines a stunning sunset view with drinks and beverages. More \u201cafter\u201d suggestions include the balcony of\u00a0Bocas\u00a0for a classy combination of cocktail and jazz music, the always elegant\u00a0Pedonale\u00a0in Riga Feraiou,\u00a0Abbey Kitchen Bar\u00a0at Psilalonia square, and\u00a0Tam Toom\u00a0at Rion.<\/p>\n

Hint: Wine lovers should taste a glass of Malvasia Aromatica by Orfanos or Sideritis-Apostagma Oinou by Parparousis. For beers, the local Dione and Mamos are your natural choices.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Restaurants<\/span><\/div>
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\nIn the seaside are of Rio we suggest ,Naftiko, \u00a0Distinto\u00a0and W as a more forma option that offers coctails and drinks .\u00a0Koukoutsis\u00a0near the Rion train station is very popular too \u00a0but more informal.<\/p>\n

In the city center we suggest Salumeria, Carousello, Bodegas, Tomo\u2019s Open Kitchen Bar and Rokfor, You can also go to Talks which is at Psilalonia square. A little bit more formal, but still casual is Fagioum in the Upper Town. Fasoloi in the city center is synonymous of a low budget, yet tasty every day cuisine.<\/p>\n

If you want fresh seafood, then\u00a0Amalia in the city center is a balanced option for sea \u2018meze\u2019, while\u00a0Istioploikos at the end of the seaside is a great option for those who want to taste really fresh fish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Culture<\/span><\/div>
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\nDuring summertime, several cultural events take place. There are theatrical performances, such as ancient tragedy plays in the Roman Odeon (unfortunately in Greek, with no hyper-titles), open air concerts and exhibitions. More information about cultural opportunities during the conference week will be available on due time.<\/p>\n

The Archaeological Museum of Patras is located in between the city center and the University. It opened on 2009 and has 8,000 square meters of interior spaces, making it the second-largest museum of Greece. The museum has four thematic sections, three of which permanent and one periodic. The three permanent ones are dedicated to public and private life, while the third one refers to the necropolis. Items of the museum come from the Mycenaean, Ancient, Hellenistic and Roman Greece, with the oldest one is of the 17th century BC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Sports and Recreation<\/span><\/div>
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\nIf you want to stay fit and exercise, the Southern Park (watch a panoramic video below), starting from Faros (the Lighthouse), opposite to St. Andrews Church, is a place where you can run, cycle and walk. Cross the shoreline to the East and you will reach the Plaz (Beach), where you can also enjoy a swim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Religious sites<\/span><\/div>
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\nAccording to the Christian tradition, Patras was the place of Saint Andrew\u2019s martyrdom. The Church of Saint Andrews is the largest in Greece and one of the largest in Europe, a typical example of Greek Orthodox basilica church of approximately 1,800 square meters are. A five meter long gold-plated cross stands over the central dome, while over the other domes there are 12 smaller crosses, symbolizing Jesus Christ and His apostles. The interior of the St. Andrews is decorated with Byzantine-style paintings and mosaics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Beauty<\/span><\/div>
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\nFor hair nails and makeup services visit \u201cThe Parlor\u201d.
\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theparlorhairproject\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

With an experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals and alongside its minimalistic design, its definately a hair salon we recommend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Shopping<\/span><\/div>
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There is a wide selection of shops both in the Patras centre and in Rio.\u00a0 In the city centre you will find the mainstream high street brands but also smaller local business which offer high quality products.<\/p>\n

For women\u2019s clothing and accessories pay a visit to \u00a0\u201cShop Shop<\/u><\/a>\u201d and \u00a0\u201cTiny Shop<\/u><\/a>\u201d both located in Pantanassis Street. They offer a wide selection of quality clothes and accessories and represent various brands.<\/p>\n

For men\u2019s fashion \u00a0visit Dur<\/u><\/a> in Maizonos Street popular for its elegant, minimalist and comfortable lines.<\/p>\n

For women\u2019s jewellery we suggest visiting 7epta<\/u><\/a>. Paying meticulous attention to detail, 7epta\u2019s \u00a0jewelry\u00a0is completely handcrafted that ensures expert quality.<\/p>\n

For children\u2019s toys and clothing we suggest \u201cMpiz<\/u><\/a>\u201d toys in Kanakari Street and \u201cPigi<\/u><\/a>\u201d in Plateia Georgiou Square.<\/p>\n

For books \u201cGonia tou Vivliou<\/u><\/a>\u201d in Agiou Nikolaou Street is very popular among locals.<\/p>\n

For home decoration, Petrichor\u2019s<\/span><\/a> product portfolio includes d lighting, organic soaps and stationary, framed posters and coffee table books, tableware and kitchen tools, functional furniture and design pieces focusing on the Scandinavian but also Mediterranean lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Outside the center of Patras and near the new port, you will find Top Parks (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/topparkspatras<\/a>) which\u00a0 is a family-friendly destination that\u00a0\u00a0features shops like\u00a0IKEA, Adidas, Pepco, Sinsay, and Moustakas Toys and KFC<\/strong>. It’s a\u00a0 great place to spend a few relaxing hours, whether you\u2019re shopping, browsing, or enjoying a walk around the new commercial park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2888","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t