West Greece
Patras, the rack railway, Mount Chelmos and ancient Olympia.
About the region
West Greece covers Achaea, Elis and Aetolia-Acarnania: Patras with its carnival and port, ancient Olympia, the rack railway and Kalavryta, the Mesolongi lagoon and the long sandy beaches of Elis.
What makes this region special
- The Odontotos rack railway through the Vouraikos gorge
- Kalavryta and the Chelmos ski centre
- Ancient Olympia and its museum
- The Patras carnival and the Rio–Antirrio bridge
- The Mesolongi lagoon and Lake Trichonida
Across the seasons
Spring
Cool gorge walks and uncrowded archaeological sites.
Summer
Long sandy beaches in Elis and cool air on Chelmos.
Autumn
A good season for the rack railway and the mountain drive.
Winter
Snow and skiing on Chelmos, and the Patras carnival.
Map · West Greece
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Destinations in West Greece
Every destination guide we have in this region.
