The region of Aigialia in Eastern Achaia – Peloponnese, Greece: Admire the beautiful landscape and wild flowers! The coastal region of Aigialia (with its capital Aigion) in the east of Achaia is one of the most beautiful and most interesting areas of northern Peloponnese. Athens is 185 km away (airports: Athen-Eleftherios Venizelos) and Patras, the capital of the district Achaia, is only 30 km away (Araxos Airport near Patras). This wonderful landscape is a contrast of breathtaking clean beaches (of the Corinthian Gulf; Aigialia means coastline), fertile agricultural land (citrus and olive trees), lush hills (known since antiquity for its currants and vineyards) and imposing mountains. In this mountainous landscape you will find typical mountain villages, hidden monasteries and forgotten historical sites. On the foot of the Chelmos mountain (2,340 m above sea level, a popular skiing area of this region), lies the famous town of Kalavryta. The town is reachable from the coastal village of Diakofto via the Vouraikos gorge by cog railway or automobile. The most important archaeological sites (Olympia, Delphi, Corinth, Epidaurus, Mycene and Athens) are easily accessible from here in a day trip.