Experience in Patras, Greece by Anna
What is it like to live in Patras? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?
After 3. 5 years living and study in Patras I recommended for sure this city specially to students. Its the third big city of Greece and is 2. 5 hours from Athens. Patras has very good architecture of Renaissance inspire from Italian architecture and modern apartments and shops too. Although every year at spring a big traditional event happens in Patras The Patras Carnival, is the biggest carnival in all Greece. Close to the sea and lots of beaches to go.
What is the student lifestyle like in Patras?
Lots of activities to do in your free time like fine arts groups, dance group, theatre groups with good prices specially for students. Lots of shops cafe and bars for every taste.
How much does it cost to live in Patras?
You can find rents from 150-180 euros (studios), 200-500 euros (apartments) and it depends from the area you want to rent.
In this page you can find apartments and studios.
What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?
There are lots shops for food and specially patisserie. Famous and favourite dishes are Souvlaki with chicken or pork, Greek salad, Bolognese, Burgers, Chow main with noodles, vafla, crepes and ice cream.
What places would you recommend visiting in Patras?
- Castle of Patras
- George square
- Archaeological Museum of Patras
- Mole of Patras
- Roman theater of Patras
Is it good to eat out in Patras? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
It is good to eat only if you know where to go. Shops with quality and good food are:
- Souvlakeri
- Mr burger
- Super pizza
- Wok around
- Golden Dragon
- Batter Butlers
- Caravel (pasticceria)
- Max Perry (Cioccolato artigianale)
- Mangiare
- Pizza Express
- Chick n chicken
- Eataly
- Kalamaki bar
- Mouselin
Is the nightlife good in Patras? Where is good to go?
Is good and have lots of places to go for every kind of people or taste of music. Some of them are :
- Mods
- Notos
- Navona Club di oggi
- Big Ben
- Tag
- Yapi
- Cibo cibo
- Ola ellhnika
- Disco room
- Vintage
- Giafka
- Due piani
- Onta
- Sourotiri
- Sinialo
- Xandres
- Stoner
- Carte postale
- Sindetiras
- Naja
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