Achaia – SAN GLOBAL WINE

Indulge in its silky beaches. Be transported to other times, to the well-preserved castle of Patras and the impressive fortress of Rio, the Kasteli of Moria, which, together with that of Antirio, were a control point for the passage of ships in the Corinthian Gulf. From there you can admire the uninterrupted view of the longest bridge in the world, the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, which connects Western Greece with the Peloponnese. Tour the capital of Achaia, starting from the magnificent church of Agios Andreas, the first disciple of Christ who was to be crucified in this place. Explore the National Wetlands Park of Kotyki Strofylia and from there climb up to Petroto, to taste the authentic sweet and sour wine “Mavrodaphne”, in the oldest winery of Greece. From Diakopto, board the wondrous Odontotos Railway that will take you to the heroic Kalavryta and eastwards you will find yourself in Ancient Aegeira with its “fryktoria”, the ancient way of sending messages. Take a walk through the myth, to Erymanthus, where Hercules tamed the great and terrible wild boar, to the waters of Styx in Helmos, where Thetis dived Achilles and to the river Ladona, where the nymph Daphne was transformed into the homonymous plant in order to escape from the erotic “appetites” of Apollo.

Enjoy rooster pasta, goat in the pot, traditional trahanas and noodles, sprouted beans of Chelmos, fried trout at Planitero and dishes with the delicious feta cheese of Kalavryta.
The folk songs of the region praise the pride of the people of Patras during the Revolution of 1821 and their longing for freedom, while Kalamatian and Chamik dances will introduce you to the tradition of the place.
The Peloponnese with its many grapes “endowed” Achaia with the intoxicating aromas from its rich vineyards with their rich bunches.
Sand and pebble beaches with the crystal clear waters of the Ionian and Patraikos Gulf. Take a dip at the popular beach of Kalogria, Lakopetra and Pounta.
Go hiking, cycling and bird watching in the Kotichi Strofylia National Wetlands Park.
INFO The myth of the “ephemeral vine” was born in Ancient Aegeira, where every year on the feast of Dionysus, a vine would grow and in 24 hours it would bear fruit, ready for harvesting, with which they would make the wine they drank in honour of the ancient god.