Patras is the third-largest city of Greece and the largest in the Peloponnese, a lively port on the Gulf of Patras in the north-west of the peninsula, served by nearby Araxos Airport. A major gateway between Greece and the west, it is the main ferry port for connections to Italy and to the Ionian Islands, and a hub of road and rail routes across the Peloponnese. The city is famous for its huge and exuberant Carnival, one of the largest in Europe, and for landmarks such as the hilltop castle, the grand Church of Saint Andrew, and the elegant upper town. Just outside the city, the spectacular Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges, links the Peloponnese to mainland Greece. Patras makes a practical base for exploring the northern Peloponnese and the wineries of the region. The Mediterranean climate makes spring and autumn especially pleasant, with hot summers.
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