ALTERNATIVE / SPORTS TOURISM
In direct contact with nature...
If you think that it is impossible to get from the city centre to nature
within record time, then you haven’t been to Patras.
If you are an active type of visitor or you are interested in alternative
tourism, start from Patras to visit:
• Kalavryta to go skiing and snowboarding at the modern facilities of the
popular and exceptionally organised ski resort of mount Chelmos at an
altitude of 1.700 – 2.350 m and 13 pistes of more than 12 km in length.
• In Evinos and Erymanthos river you will go kayaking and rafting with a
landscape f unrivalled natural beauty in the background.
• The Gulf of Corinth for sailing, as in the city operates the Sailing Club
of Patras, while you can find sailing clubs also in Aigion and Rio.
• The diving centre of Patras, which is ideal for the lovers of diving and
the seabed!
• A cart piste within close distance from the town of Patras, to have fun
with your company.
• The wider area to go paragliding, to get an adrenaline rush and to
admire the unique landscapes! Note: In Patras there is a Paragliding
Club (LE.AL.P.PA.).
• T he horse-riding associations in the wider area, for those who love
horse-riding.
• The wetlands of Kotychi-Strofilia forest at the settlement of Lappa,
perfect for hiking. Walk in the beautiful Strofilia forest with the pine
trees, the oaks and the stone pines. Head to the lagoon of Kotychi in
the south, a very important wetland with reeds, wild ducks, herons,
swans and wild geese! Actually, this area is a wetland of international
importance, protected by the international Ramsar Convention.
• Amazing landscaoes to go birdwatching, for those who want to come in
direct contact with nature and wildlife, The lagoon of Kalogria is a true
paradise on the northwestern edge of Peloponnese. From there you can
follow the route to the Prokopo lake, watching, at the same time, various
types of birds like Little bitterns and Bearded reedlings resting.
• The wider area, which is ideal for wine tourism. Generally, Greece
is famous for its wine production since the ancient years and the
wine map includes, of course, the region of Achaeα, with numerous
vineyards, some of which are open to visitors.