West Greece Region, Administrative region in western Peloponnese, Greece.
Description
West Greece Region encompasses three administrative units: Achaea, Elis, and Aetolia-Acarnania spread across western Peloponnese and adjoining areas along the Ionian Sea coast. The terrain mixes coastal plains with mountains, creating a varied landscape with different climates from the seaside to inland heights.
History
The region was established in 2010 through the Kallikratis administrative reform, which reorganized Greece's governance by merging smaller districts into larger units. This restructuring simplified administration across the country and reshaped how western Greece was managed.
Culture
Communities throughout the region celebrate traditional festivals with folk performances and regional cooking that reflect local pride and customs. These gatherings remain an important part of how people connect with their heritage today.
Practical
The region connects to other areas through national highways that link the main towns and neighboring regions. The port of Patras offers ship departures to Italy and provides maritime connections across the Mediterranean.
Did you know?
The regional unit of Elis contains Olympia, an ancient site where the Greeks held athletic competitions that became the foundation for today's Olympic Games. This historical connection to world sports makes the area remarkable for visitors interested in athletic history.
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Olympia
65.7 km
Temple of Zeus in Olympia
65.8 km
Rio-Antirrio bridge
35.3 km
Nicopolis
108.2 km
Temple of Hera, Olympia
65.6 km
Bridge of Arta
112.2 km
Temple of Apollo Epicurius in Bassae
96.4 km
Stadium at Olympia
65.7 km
Hermes and the Infant Dionysus
65.1 km
Zanes
65.7 km
Karytaina
97.6 km
Lake Doxa
83.3 km
Aktio–Preveza Undersea Tunnel
101 km
Philippeion
65.6 km
Agia Lavra
63.2 km
Monastery Prousou
65.1 km
Mega Spilaio
69 km
Kyllini
92 km
Kremasta lake
82.8 km
Cathedral of Saint Andrew
29.1 km
Monastery of Panagia Varnakovas
58.1 km
Archaelogical Museum of Olympia
65.1 km
Palaestra at Olympia
65.7 km
Lake Mornos
75.6 km
Achaia Clauss
32.4 km
Theodoros Kolokotronis Stadium
116.5 km
Chlemoutsi
41.2 km
Thermos
46.4 km
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