Place & History of Achaia - Patras
Η Patras The largest economic, commercial center of the Peloponnese and western Greece, has one of the largest ports in the country and is its gateway to the West, both in terms of transport and trade, as well as culture.
From port of Patras, from the middle of the 19th century, its exports were serviced currant to the ports of old Albion, the so-called "black gold", which was 80% of Greece's exports, and provided for several decades the economic prosperity of the city and from the port of Patras were imported the cultural goods of the West, urban customs such as opera and the ideas of labor unionism spread.
From here he arrived in the city and Carnival which evolved into the most important in Greece and one of the most important in Europe, which gives life and meaning to the people of Patras.
Η Achaia is a rich place and its inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing. A large part of the agricultural production is occupied by the vineyards with grape crops for the production of mainly wine, table grapes and Corinthian raisins. Excellent in quality and aroma are the vine varieties rhodite, the musk of Patras, the musk of Rio, the black laurel and the black currant from which the famous Mavrodafni of Patras.
A gastronomic landmark of Patras is its facilities Achaia Clauss of the first Greek Winery (1861) and the most visited winery in Greece. It is a winery founded by the Bavarian Gustav Klaus and is essentially a state with cobbled streets between stone towers, historic buildings, cellars full of oversized barrels, each with its own history as they are dedicated to important personalities who have visited famous cellars.
On the outskirts of Patras is the Parparousi winery, one of the most important personalities of Greek Wine. Famous and special product is tentura, a traditional liqueur dating from the 15th century and containing extracts of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, mavrodafni.
The characteristic delicacies of the area are the frumenty and tutus (our well-known noodles) while a trademark of the city are Turkish delights.
A magical place, but also a place of martyrdom. A wonderful video from the trip of the Greek Gastronomy Guide in Kalavrita. Odontotos, the Holocaust Museum, the Cooperative Cheese Factory and the delicacies of the area.
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