A visitor’s guide to the attractions of Patras, Greece

If you plan to visit Patras, you need to know that the most famous of the city’s tourist attractions is its carnival, hosting a variety of entertainment activities.

The Patras Carnival has earned a well-deserved place among the top European, and even global, carnival events.

During the period of the carnival, there are plenty of parades with people dressed and masked in funny and colorful costumes, as well as a great number of cultural events being held, most of which aim at symbolically simulating the Bacchic, ecstatic spirit of the ancient god Dionysus.

It is highly advisable to the prospective visitor of Patra, to arrange his/her visit on that specific period, even though demand for accommodation is high, and therefore, advanced booking is strongly recommended.

Apart from the carnival, Patra is a Greek, Mediterranean city, with a pleasant climate, offering its visitors the opportunity to enjoy the famous Greek summer while there.