The birthplace of the Olympic Games in classical times lies only 120km to the south east of the city of Patras.

Capital of the medieval Barony of Chalandritsa, and home of the Erymanthian Boar killed by Hercules.

The summer princely residence of the Frankish Principality of Achaea hosts every summer a medieval festival with a multitude of events and activities.

Katakolo is a small seaside town in western Elis region. It has a beautiful promenade along the sea and many shops and restaurants. Besides leisure, in Katakolo lies the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, and also at a walking distance from the city lie the ancient city of Pheia (now sunken 5m below sea level) and the remains of the medieval Frankish castle of Beauvoir (nowadays called Pontikokastron).  

Capital of the medieval Barony of Chalandritsa, and home of the Erymanthian Boar killed by Hercules.

One of the most popular beaches of Messenia, right beside the Strophylia Forest, an area of special environmental protection by the EU.

Katakolo is a small seaside town in western Elis region. It has a beautiful promenade along the sea and many shops and restaurants. Besides leisure, in Katakolo lies the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, and also at a walking distance from the city lie the ancient city of Pheia (now sunken 5m below sea level) and the remains of the medieval Frankish castle of Beauvoir (nowadays called Pontikokastron).  

An area just 25 km south of Patras with many villages and numerous sandy beaches and beach bars.

One of the most popular beaches of Messenia, right beside the Strophylia Forest, an area of special environmental protection by the EU.