Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sacrifice of the People of Kalávryta
(daily 9am-4pm; free), while outside of town is a
shrine to those massacred, with the single word “Peace” (
Iríni
), as well as the
historically significant
Ayías Lávras
monastery
.
Ayías Lávras Monastery
he tenth-century
monastery of Ayías Lávras
(open roughly 8am-1pm, 4-6pm), 6km
southwest of Kalávryta, was the site where Yermanos, Archbishop of Pátra, raised the
flag to signal the
War of Independence
. Destroyed in World War II, it has been rebuilt
and features a small historical museum.
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
KALÁVRYTA
By bus
Athens (1-2 daily; 3hr 30min); Pátra (4 daily; 2hr).
By train
Last train back to the coast (currently leaves at
3.50pm, but confirm that upon arrival).
ACCOMMODATION AND EATING
If you miss the last train out, there are several hotels here, open all year since the town is something of a ski resort. There
are several adequate restaurants around the square as well as on the main pedestrian drag.
Filoxenia
Ethnikís Andístasis 20
T
26920 22422,
W
hotelfiloxenia.gr.
This is a rather chalet-like hotel and a
bit luxurious, with good amenities, including wi-fi and
winter pluses such
as
a hammam, sauna and Jacuzzi.
Breakfast included.
€60
Stani
T
26920 23000.
Located off the main platía, this
taverna has a quieter, less touristy atmosphere than most
and good, mostly grilled, main dishes, along with all the
fresh produce from the countryside to your table. About
€15-20/person.
Daily lunch & dinner.
