…historical and contemporary dynamic!!!
The port of Patras is one of the country's gates in Europe and one of the most modern harbors in the Mediterranean, with modern infrastructure and quality of integrated port services. It plays a leading role in the economic life of Patras, Western Greece and Greece in general.
The region presents comparatively competitive advantages for unique cruise destinations and "yachting" with many alternative ways of tourism.
The strategy of Patras Port Authority SA focuses, among other things, on its dynamic entry into the tourist market, as a port of servicing cruise ships. There are two jetties up to 370m length and a draft up to 9,40m, available for approaching cruise ships. The port has a passenger station fully equipped to serve cruise passengers. The port operates an integrated security system based on an approved "Port Facility Security Plan" that complies with all ISPS security code terms.
Also in the port there are Tourist bus parking spaces, Taxi and free transportation of the cruise visitors with the Port Authority’s means, from the Passenger station to the pier of Agios Nicholaos, which is located in the historical and commercial center of the city.
