The
New Patras Passenger Port Terminal is located on the south side of town. You can access the web site for the passenger port
HERE. To avoid going through busy Patras simply follow the signs that lead to the
8A/E65 Patras to Corinth National Highway and head in the direction of Athens. Take the exit to the
RIO BRIDGE (12 euro toll). Stay on course to the bridge or choose the exit to the
Rio - Antirio Ferry.
After crossing the Rio Bridge and paying the toll keep to the right and take the exit for
Nafpaktos and the
48/E65 National Road. Just before Nafpaktos you will be presented with a choice of roads; either stay left to take the high-speed highway around Nafpaktos or turn to the right and take the smaller road through the town. Either choice will eventually take you back to the two-lane
48/E65 road to
Galaxidi. If you have the time we would reccommend you stop in Nafpaktos for a coffee by the beautiful harbor or visit the castle on the hill. For more about Nafpaktos go
HERE.
After you leave
Nafpaktos it's about a one-hour drive to
Galaxidi. There are several beautiful sea-side villages along the way and if you have the time we suggest that you try to experience more of the Greek life by visiting some of the local sites; lunch in
Marathias, an afternoon in
Glyfada - with a short 10-minute ferry trip over to the island of
Trazonia, a beautiful seaside lunch in Eratini, or the beautiful beach at
Aghi Pantes. Then, relax and enjoy a wonderful dinner by the sea in historical
Galaxidi.
You can also find a map with more instructions on getting to
Galaxidi from Patras by car
here.