Antirrio
in Aitoloakarnania of West Greece, Greece

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.330 and 21.764 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 19' 48" and E 21° 45' 50"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Modern Greek, English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:47 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Athens
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:21 am and 5:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.953 and -157.925 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tamarua
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Greece in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Greece.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Greece. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Antirrio

Antirrio in Aitoloakarnania (West Greece) with it's 1,018 habitants is a city located in Greece about 109 mi (or 175 km) west of Athens, the country's capital town.

Current time in Antirrio is now 01:47 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Athens with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports closer to Antirrio, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Greece is Araxos Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Greece is Archaeological Site of Delphi in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nafpaktos, Patrai, Chalandritsa, Thermo and Kato Achaia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Chance of rainfall 14%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 69% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

15°C (58 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

14°C (58 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Porto Rio Hotel Casino

Address
2,2 mi
Rio
265 00 Achaia
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Airotel Achaia Beach

Address
2,6 mi
Milou 44, Kastellokambos
26442 Peloponess
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Nafs

Address
5,4 mi
Athanassiadi Nova 33
30300 Nafpaktos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Konstantinos Palaiologos

Address
6,0 mi
Gerokostopoulou 20
26221 Patras
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:1 - 23:59
Weekend: closed


Byzantino Hotel Patra

Address
6,0 mi
Riga Feraiu 106
26221 Patra
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Maryo Village

Address
6,0 mi
Naousa Beach
84401 Paros
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 7:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Florida Blue Bay

Address
5,4 mi
Coast Road Psathopirgos
26500 Pelopones
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cityloft

Address
5,6 mi
Valtetsiu 6
262 23 Patra
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 22:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Patras Palace Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
Othonos Amalias 15
26001 Patra
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Arxontiko Pepos

Address
5,6 mi
Ilarchou Tzavella 11
30300 Nafpaktos
Greece

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Rio-Antirrio (Spring 2014)

Published: July 30, 2014
Length: 54:43 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: rioferries

Rio-Antirrio Ferries rio-antirrio.blogspot.gr.


Rio - Antirio, Bridge under construction

Published: May 18, 2008
Length: 53:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vasilis Tourliadis

Rio - Antirio at west Greece Bridge under construction (2003)


Heavy Casting Amberjack (Μαγιάτικο) by Chris Pouliasis

Published: January 30, 2014
Length: 40:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: xristos pouliasis

Heavy Casting || ΨΑΡΕΜΑ Fish: Amberjack || Ψάρι: Μαγιάτικο Fishing Rod: Anyfish anywhere || Καλάμι Ψαρέματος: Anyfish anywhere Fisherman: Chris Pouliasis...


Rio Bridge Street Racing (fake, learn to read guys...)

Published: November 30, 2008
Length: 52:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Nikolas Karampelas

Edited: Learn to read guys, I got tired of stupid comments like "fake" "dude is fake" etc, I KNOW IT IS FAKE, I say that here and before I edit the description anyone was able to see that without...


Rio-Antirrio Ferries

Published: October 24, 2014
Length: 48:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rioferries

Υπάρχει και άλλος τρόπος να περάσεις απέναντι...!


Γέφυρα Ρίου - Αντίρριου. Rio Antirio Bridge.

Published: December 08, 2011
Length: 03:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: babis kelafis

Πέρασμα κάτω από την γέφυρα Ρίου Αντίρριου, κατευθυνόμενοι δυτικά. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για την γέφυρα...


Rio Bridge at night

Published: April 05, 2008
Length: 11:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: madmetal75

Rio Bridge "Harilaos Trikoupis" at night lighted and the sound of waves by the sea (Patra , western Greece) the sound is real, it was a really quiet night η γεφυρα του Ριου ("Χαρι...


Rio-Antirrio (F/B Michail N.)

Published: May 01, 2013
Length: 37:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rioferries

Rio-Antirrio Ferries Blog : rio-antirrio.blogspot.gr Facebook: www.facebook.com/RioAntirrio/info.


Rio-Antirrio (F/B Maria P.)

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 42:04 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: rioferries

Ύστερα από πολλά χρόνια προσφοράς στο πορθμείο Ρίου-Αντιρρίου τον Απρίλιο του 2013 αλλάζει ρότα και θα συνεχί...


Rio-Antirrio (Spring 2013)

Published: June 01, 2013
Length: 41:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rioferries

BLOG: http://rio-antirrio.blogspot.gr FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RioAntirrio.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rio–Antirrio bridge

The Rio–Antirrio bridge, officially the Charilaos Trikoupis bridge after the statesman who first envisaged it, is the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth near Patras, linking the town of Rio on the Peloponnese to Antirrio on mainland Greece by road.

Located at 38.3214, 21.7728 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cable-stayed bridges in Greece, Bridges completed in 2004, Toll bridges, Patras, Buildings and structures in West Greece

Selemnos

Selemnos is a river in the northern part of Achaea, Greece. The river flows entirely in the municipal unit of Rio and empties into the Gulf of Patras.

Located at 38.312, 21.7921 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Achaea, Rivers of Greece, Greek mythology

Charadros

The Charadros is a river in the northwest central part of Achaea, Greece.

Located at 38.2903, 21.7633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Achaea, Rivers of Greece

General University Hospital of Patras

General University Hospital of Patras (Greek: Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Πατρών), is a public general Hospital based in Rio, Greece, just few kilometers away from the city of Patras. With a capacity of 750 beds and an area of 63,000 sq. m. , it is one of the largest hospitals in Greece and the largest in the region of Peloponnese. The construction of the hospital was completed in 1988 and a few months later it began operation.

Located at 38.2949, 21.7956 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Teaching hospitals, Hospitals in Greece, Hospitals established in 1988, 1988 establishments in Greece, University of Patras

Rio Castle

The Rio Castle (Greek: κάστρο του Ρίου or Καστέλι της Πάτρας) is located at the north tip of the Rio peninsula in Achaea, Greece, at the entrance of the Corinthian Gulf. The Rio-Antirio Bridge is located next to it, and the local ferry docks lie on either side. Today it is used for cultural purposes, especially concerts and is a tourist attraction. The castle was built by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in 1499 above the ruins of an ancient temple of Poseidon, within three months.

Located at 38.3114, 21.7812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1490s architecture, Castles in Achaia, Ottoman fortifications, Rio, Greece, Visitor attractions in West Greece


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Antirhion, Andírrion, Antirrion, أنتيريو, Antírrio, Andirrio, Αντίρριο, Αντίρριο Αιτωλοακαρνανίας, Antirrio, Antirion, Antirrhium, Andírio, Antirio, Andirio, Антіріо