Western Greece, a collection of inspired landscapes blessed by nature and a unique cultural heritage. In its soul, lies the eternal symbolism of Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the greatest show of ambition and sportsmanship on earth. And at its heart, spanning the Gulf of Patras and joining the region’s north and south, the Rio-Antirio Bridge

– the world’s longest cable-stayed suspension bridge – stands as a symbol of modernity and unity, striking a welcoming note for travellers from all directions. Destinations

Nafpaktos The Greek Wetlands Kalavryta agrinio, Messolonghi, Trichonida lake

Olympia Patra

Katakolo Κyllini Rio The cradle of Olympian ideals, Ancient Olympia radiates the undying light of peace and noble emulation to the whole world.

1 UNESCO World Heritage Centre Chelmos - Vouraikos Kotychi - Strofylia Wetlands Messolonghi – Aitoliko Lagoon Amvrakikos Wetlands

4 national parks Included in the Natura 2000 protection programme, the unique habitats in Western Greece are pure heaven for those who love scenery of the unspoilt and unexpected variety.

32 NATURA 2000 areas 82.4% 3,106 GLOBAL REVIEW in 5* hotels highest rate of 5* INDEX RATE accommodation/ regarding cleaningness, services per location & location of infrastructure in greece for the year 2015

3,861 18,815 beds of which in 4* hotels

5,696 5,383 in 2* hotels in 3* hotels AND 769 IN 1* HOTELS Surrender to the charm of nature and move to its exciting rhythms in Western Greece

5,498 camping seats Araxos

2 aktio airports ΑSTAKOS patra

4 kyllini ports

katakolo Α72 Α3 pyrgos-olympia- kalampaka- vytina-tripoli karditsa-lamia- amfissa- nafpaktos- antirio

Α52 Α5 preveza-vonitsa- 6 (ionia & Οlympia amvrakia highway): kakavia- ioannina-amfilochia- national highways Messolonghi- patra-pyrgos- tsakwna

Α14 Α8 Αgrinio- (Οlympia karpenisi-lamia highway): elefsina- korinthos-patra 4 seasons

Northbound, past the wetlands of Messolonghi and the fertile plain of Agrinio, imbued with the carnival spirit of Patras and blessed by the sandy coastline of Olympia to the south, and then eastwards along rivers and mountain paths and up the slopes of Kalavryta, Western Greece draws travellers of all types, for all seasons. Spring in Western Greece

Forests with heavenly scents, calm blue lakes and lagoons, verdant valleys, footpaths where colorful wild flowers pop up, rivers with powerful waters; a wonderful cascade of images of spring in Western Greece. summer in Western Greece

Western Greece is waiting with a smile for you to fill your soul with shiny summer memories. Sparkling cobalt blue seas for cooling dives, moments of peace bathed in the scarlet sunsets and the sense that you are tuning into the historic past by treading the ground where its masterpieces were created. autumn in Western Greece

Western Greece in autumn is a destination with no shortage of gorgeous surprises. The trees have donned their crimson and yellow cloaks and wispy clouds adorn an horizon swept clean by the first rains. The moist earth surrenders its special fragrances to the air while, in quiet courtyards, pomegranate trees almost seem to topple with the weight of their fruit. Enrich your album of beautiful images. Colour in your autumn with Western Greece! winter in Western Greece

In winter your desire to escape everyday routine makes you dream of traditional villages with smoking chimney tops, walks along footpaths lined with fir and chestnut trees, games in the snow and moments of relaxation next to log fires in traditional guesthouses. All this you can find in Western Greece, whose dreamlike winter wonderlands offer unforgettable holiday experiences.

THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Olympia

where it all begun

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Katakolo

Cruise inTO history

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Κyllini

PURE GOLD BEACHES

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Patra

FEEL THE VIBES

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Rio

Bridging experiences

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Kalavryta

Naturally Active THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS Nafpaktos

TURNING ON THE CHARM

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION The Greek Wetlands INSPIRATIONS agrinio, Messolonghi, Trichonida lake

FLOWING INTO HARMONY

Περιγραφή φωτογραφίας THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS THE WESTERN GREECE COLLECTION INSPIRATIONS be inspired get in touch

REGION OF WESTERN GREECE

Office of the Deputy Head of the Region responsible for Regional Development & Entrepreneurship

tel: +30 2613 613521 fax: +30 2613 613523 email: [email protected]

Address: 32, New National Road Patras-Athens, 2nd floor, GR-26441, Patras, Greece

www.pde.gov.gr