Agios Andreas
Greece · Western GreeceGR
Human settlement in Greece
Agios Andreas is a small settlement in the municipality of Pyrgos near the town of Katakolo, in Elis, Greece. It is situated on the site of ancient Pheia, at a bay opposite the islet of Ichthys or Tiganonisi and the island of Zakynthos. Agios Andreas is located 13 kilometers northwest of Pyrgos and approximately 2 km from the port of Katakolo. It owes its name to an old church, now ruined, dedicated to Andrew the Apostle, who is said to have passed from the place on his journeys. The church was built on the ruins of an ancient temple, which was rebuilt in 1930.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4
- Coordinates
- 37.664, 21.311
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Agios Andreas
Agios Andreas is the kind of tiny locality you find in Western Greece, Greece. Around 4 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Agios Andreas is strongest on culture, adventure and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Agios Andreas
Culture in Agios Andreas
(4)Our data lists Architectural Buildings, Castles, Monuments and Statues as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Agios Andreas.
Adventure in Agios Andreas
(1)Under adventure, Agios Andreas is tagged with Abseiling. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Agios Andreas's own activity tags.
Nature in Agios Andreas
(1)The nature shortlist for Agios Andreas: Rivers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Agios Andreas. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Agios Andreas
(1)Our data lists Rafting as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Agios Andreas's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Western Greece plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Athens on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Agios Andreas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Agios Andreas known for?
- Travellers associate Agios Andreas with culture, adventure and nature. It sits in Western Greece, Greece and counts about 4 residents.
- What can you do in Agios Andreas?
- Agios Andreas is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Castles, Monuments, Statues and Abseiling, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Agios Andreas located?
- Agios Andreas belongs to Western Greece, Greece, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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