Most runners in Patras will head toward the water, where it’s possible to run along the Gulf of Patras for about 6.5 km. It is not a seamless ‘boardwalk’ with water views the whole way. There are some lovely sections of dedicated path along the water, and connector sections along the main Il. Politechniou road. Bonus: Patras South Park is well lit at night.
Elos Marshes area. Google Street View
The northern end starts at the Elos Marshes Observatory in Agia, just north of the train station. The southern end is at Patras South Park in the Patras New Port area. Some of the nicest sections are:
From the north end at Elos Marshes for 1.7 km
0.5 km along the Moxy Patra Marina
The southern 2 km between the Lighthouse of Patras and the end of Patras South Park
Most runners in Patras will head toward the water, where it’s possible to run along the Gulf of Patras for about 6.5 km. It is not a seamless ‘boardwalk’ with water views the whole way. There are some lovely sections of dedicated path along the water, and connector sections along the main Il. Politechniou road. Bonus: Patras South Park is well lit at night.
Elos Marshes area. Google Street View
The northern end starts at the Elos Marshes Observatory in Agia, just north of the train station. The southern end is at Patras South Park in the Patras New Port area. Some of the nicest sections are:
From the north end at Elos Marshes for 1.7 km
0.5 km along the Moxy Patra Marina
The southern 2 km between the Lighthouse of Patras and the end of Patras South Park
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Up to 6.5 km (4 miles) one-way
Fairly flat
Anywhere along the route. Can start in central Patras and head north or south
Anywhere along the route. North end is Elos Marshes Observatory in Agia, south end is Patras South Park
This 5.5 km 'runseeing' tour of Patras hits several historical & scenic highlights: Georgiou Square, St. Nicholas Stairway, Patras Castle, Dasillio Park, and the pedestrianized Riga Fereou. Add-on with Patras' South Park along the waterfront.
A great option for some hilly & scenic running. A series of verdant roads and paths wind through the hills in the western part of Patras, with great views of the valley, surrounding mountains, and Patras Bay.
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Essentials
Up to 6.5 km (4 miles) one-way
Fairly flat
Anywhere along the route. Can start in central Patras and head north or south
Anywhere along the route. North end is Elos Marshes Observatory in Agia, south end is Patras South Park
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