The seaside resort of Longos/Selianitika in Aigialia
The villages of Longos and Selianitika of the township of Sympolitia are
situated near a bay in the northeast of the district of Achaia. The Longos and
Selianitika area is outstanding with its picturesque bay, green olive groves,
and citrus tree plantations. There are cosy taverns on the beach as well as in
the villages with excellent Greek and international food. Moreover, there are
numerous lovely cafes, an open air cinema and many good shops.
The port of Aigion (Egion) is situated 8 km east of Longos. Busses of the
Greek transport system KTEL operate regularly to Aigion, as is the ferry
connecting Aigion with Aghios Nikolaos (continent). Patras, the third seaport of
Greece, well connected with Italy by ferry (Venice, Ancona, Brindisi, Bari) is
about 30 km away. The longest suspension bridge in Europe (Charilaos Trikoupis)
connecting the Peloponnese with the mainland is about 25 km away. The Araxos
Airport lies is about 75 km away.
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