Rio–Antirrio Ferry – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Άγιος Βασίλειος

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Rio–Antirrio Ferry – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Άγιος Βασίλειος

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Rio–Antirrio Ferry – Water moat 🏰 Rhion Fortress loop from Άγιος Βασίλειος

01:48

30.1km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Parking

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3.50 km

Rio–Antirrio Ferry

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In addition to the East Pier, there is a West Pier located west of the bridge approach, which is used as a backup under certain wind conditions. The same applies …

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3.56 km

Rio Castle

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The Rio Fortress (also known as Kastro Riou or the "Castle of Morea") is a historic defensive structure built in 1499 by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in just three …

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3.75 km

A water-filled moat protected the land (south) side of the Venetian/Ottoman Rhion fortress, occupying the southern outcrop at the entrance to the narrow sea strait that leads to Corinth, a strategic passage since antiquity.

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11.5 km

Agyia Seaside Sculpture Park 🌊🌳 Patras

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This work was created as part of the 2022 International Sculpture Symposium. The event took place in the Antheia district (near the sculpture park on the waterfront).

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12.1 km

Boat repair wharf 🛥️ mosaic 🖼️, Patras

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The Karnagio shipyard in Patras is considered one of the last places in the city where the art of traditional wooden shipbuilding (tarsanas) is still practiced.

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15.7 km

'To Podilato' Bicycle Shop

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This shop is often praised by cycle tourists and locals alike for its personal service. The competent and extremely friendly staff speak German and English.

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18.3 km

ArtWalk Mural "Mesogeios"

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The mural is titled "Mesogeios" (Mediterranean Sea) and was created by Kleomenis Kostopoulos (also known by the pseudonym KLE), the artistic director of Art In Progress.

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18.9 km

Railway Crossing on Foot

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Currently, only the suburban train runs on this route. There are plans to eventually put the line underground within the city limits to make room for the new standard-gauge connection to Athens. However, this is a multi-year construction project.

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28.1 km

Beach

30.1 km

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Parking

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