The best cycling routes in Achaea

Beautiful rounded stone bench, clad in colorful and friendly mosaic, with a view of the water. An associated restaurant in the same style appears to have permanently closed. Further walls are also suitably mosaic-clad.

Pounta Beach (also known as Punta or Paralia Trapezis) near the village of Trapeza is characterized by the following: It is a spacious pebble beach with crystal-clear, refreshing water. The sea gets deep quite quickly here. The beach regularly receives the Blue Flag for its excellent water quality. On site, there are basic facilities such as beach bars (e.g. the Punda Beach Bar), restaurants, sunbeds and umbrellas. In high season, the beach is often monitored by lifeguards.

The Church of Saint Panteleimon in Aigeira is a classic example of modern Greek Orthodox sacred architecture, which is strongly based on historical Byzantine models. The floor plan follows the type of a cross-domed church. The central element is the large, highly visible main dome, which rests on a tambour (a cylindrical wall ring). Characteristic is the use of light yellow plaster in combination with the typical red tile roofs. The window arches and cornices are often accentuated with reddish bricks, which gives the building a warm, Mediterranean aesthetic.

The Church of Saint Panteleimon (Ierós Naós Agíou Panteleímonos) in Aigeira is a striking religious landmark in the Aigeira region of Achaia. The structure is built in the Byzantine style, which is recognizable by its characteristic large, central dome and reddish tile roofs. It is located directly on the old National Road (Palea EO) between Corinth and Patras. The church is dedicated to Saint Panteleimon, who is considered the patron saint of doctors and healers. His memorial day is celebrated annually on July 27 with great festivities and a procession. The namesake of the church was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century. His name translates to "the all-merciful." He is said to have healed the sick free of charge and distributed his wealth to the needy, which is why he is venerated in the Orthodox Church as "Healer" (Panteleimon the Healer).

The mural is titled "Mesogeios" (Mediterranean Sea) and was created by Kleomenis Kostopoulos (also known by the pseudonym KLE), the artistic director of Art In Progress. The mural was created in 2019 on the occasion of the II Mediterranean Beach Games, which took place in Patras that year. The work is rich in symbols representing the Mediterranean Sea and the region. It features a female figure with a dove, a sea turtle, a seal, a map of the Mediterranean Sea, and a brain floating above the scene.

The new train station is located on the outskirts of the city, about 2 kilometers from the center. It is part of the modern line connecting Aigio with Kiato and, with a transfer, to Athens. Trains run to Kiato every 3 hours, where you can connect to the suburban train (Proastiakos) to Athens and the airport. Bicycles can be transported free of charge. Opening hours: Daily from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The ancient travel writer Pausanias mentioned these springs in his works and described their water as "sweet in taste." The site is said to have originally been dedicated to the "Goddess of Salvation" (Soteria). There are accounts that the complex originally consisted of 14, 16, or even 18 springs. It was only during a redesign of the square in 1910 that their number was reduced to the current twelve. The distinctive bronze lion heads from which the water flows were also added around 1910. Older residents often refer to the place as "The Lions of the Landing." Due to its great historical and aesthetic significance, the fountain complex was officially declared a protected monument in 1976.

The "Twelve Springs" (Δώδεκα Βρύσες), a well-known landmark on the harbor promenade, is a striking fountain complex. It consists of twelve consecutive marble niches set into a stone wall. Each niche is arched. Spouts: Water flows from bronze spouts, often shaped like small lion heads ("Leontarakia"), which is why the complex is also known locally as "Ta Leontarakia tou Molou."