Agyia

At the corner of Notara and Panepistimiou, was located for almost half a century the oldest local producer of loukoumia, vanilia sweets and koufeta (sugared almonds). The business was established in 1925 by Vassilios Manoussos (1900-1985) and was continued by his son, Konstantinos (1929-1997). The business was a trademark of the local production of loukoumi (in europe known as turkish delight) and it always employed workes of the local community of Agyia. Within the grounds of the old factory and by the Agyia creek, is an old, huge maple tree, that is more than 300 years old, and a local landmark. About 500 metres north of the maple tree, an ancient Roman bridge (excavated in 1984) was discovered. It is said that Saint Paul and Saint Andrews (the city of Patra's patron saint) both walked on this bridge.

At the following link, you may see the Agyia area. In the centre you can see the factory of "Achaiki", the Manoussos family traditional business. On the top left, under the long red roof, is the ancient bidge (protected from rain and winds).

The two football.soccer clubs are Agyia AU and Panionios Achilleas Agyia which all play for the fourth division of the EPS Achaia.

Population:

Elevation: min: sea level, med: 10 to 12.5 m (30 ft), max: 20 to 25 m (65 to 80 ft)

Postal code: 264 xx

Railway crossings (with barriers): 3

Sport

Kostas Davourlis

Agyia Google Earth