Andritsaina is a mountain village in western Greece known for its cobblestone streets and views. It was named after the wife of a shepherd who built an inn there. Today it has impressive old mansions and the oldest fountain in the Peloponnese from 1724. Nearby are beaches for entertainment like Kourouta and the port of Katakolo, home to museums on ancient Greek technology and musical instruments.

1. TRAVEL GUIDE OF HLEIA
By
Eleni Chreppa, Dimitra
Saita,
Evita Stathopoulou

2. MAP OF HLEIA

3. ANDRITSENA
• Andritsaina is situated in mountainous southeastern Elis, on the borders
with Arcadia and Messenia. The town is built on a hillside, northwest of
mount Lykaion. According to tradition, Andritsaina owes its name to the wife of a
Cretan shepherd named Andrikos, who -chasing his runaway sheep- came to a spring
on mount Lykaion. There he built an inn that after his death was kept by his wife
Andrikaina (meaning "the wife of Andrikos"). From her name and from the local
pronunciation of "kai" as "tsai", the inn was named "the hostel of Andritsaina". When
houses were built in the surrounding area, the settlement was named "Andritsaina".
• Today, the village has impressive old mansions, cobblestone streets, a square
surrounded by tall trees and magnificent views. The fountain in the square (I Trani
Vrysi) is the oldest fountain in Peloponnisos, built in 1724. The famous Temple of
Epicurian Apollo is 6 km south of Andritsaina.

4. OTHER PLACES FOR ENTERTAINMENT
• Kourouta occupies a prominent position on the
beaches of western Peloponnese. The blue and
golden sand, thanks to its mild climate animated
fun from early May until October each year.
Under Kourouta built beautiful recreation areas
and roads with bike lanes that connect the
Pickets.

5. • Katakolo (Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in
western Ileia, Greece. The port of Katakolo is a popular stop for. The lighthouse of Katakolo
was built in 1865. One of the most important sites of Katakolo is the Museum of Ancient
Greek Technology.
• The Museum of the Ancient Greek Technology revives 350 amazing inventions of the
ancient Greeks (from the robot - servant of Philon to the "cinema" of Heron and from the
hydraulic clock of Archimedes to the analog computer of Antikythera) covering the period
from 2000 B.C. up to the end of the ancient Greek world. It is the most authoritative and
complete exhibition of its kind in the world.
• The Museum of the Ancient Greek Musical Instruments and Toys revives 42 ancient Greek
musical instruments and many ancient Greek toys accompanied by detailed descriptions
and diagrams. It is the most authoritative and complete exhibition of its kind in the world.

6. • Katakolo (Κατάκολο) is a seaside town in the municipality of Pyrgos in
western Ileia, Greece. The port of Katakolo is a popular stop for. The lighthouse of Katakolo
was built in 1865. One of the most important sites of Katakolo is the Museum of Ancient
Greek Technology.
• The Museum of the Ancient Greek Technology revives 350 amazing inventions of the
ancient Greeks (from the robot - servant of Philon to the "cinema" of Heron and from the
hydraulic clock of Archimedes to the analog computer of Antikythera) covering the period
from 2000 B.C. up to the end of the ancient Greek world. It is the most authoritative and
complete exhibition of its kind in the world.
• The Museum of the Ancient Greek Musical Instruments and Toys revives 42 ancient Greek
musical instruments and many ancient Greek toys accompanied by detailed descriptions
and diagrams. It is the most authoritative and complete exhibition of its kind in the world.