Port Patras

The port of Patras, located in western Greece, is the country’s third largest port and a major transport hub in the Ionian Sea. It connects Greece with Italy, particularly with Ancona, Bari, and Brindisi. Besides ferry services for passengers and freight, the port plays a central role in trade between Greece and Southern Europe. Patras is also known for its proximity to tourist destinations such as the Peloponnese and offers modern infrastructure and excellent road connections.

From the port of Patras to the island of Kythira

My preferred route by car from Patras to Gythio or Neapoli is via the motorway to Corinth and from there to Tripoli. At Tripoli, leave the motorway and take the E961 over the mountains to Sparta and then Gythio or Neapoli.

Tolls are payable on the motorway!

The alternative is to continue the journey on the E65, turning onto the new A71 section towards Sparta at Megalopoli. This route is 22 km longer, but considerably faster.

The route on the E961, over the mountains to Sparta, is more scenically impressive!

If you have enough time, you shouldn’t miss some of the sights in the Peloponnese. For example, Olympia, Mystras, the Diros Cave, and Monemvasia!