Ilia a place with rich history which houses ancient Olympia, the
birthplace of Olympism, guarantees a lot of emotions. In the most
important sights of the prefecture Ilia are included the archaeological
space of Ancient Olympia, Ancient Ilida, the Epicurean temple of
Apollo, the medieval castle Chlemoytsi, the Byzantine Monastery of
Blacherna, Virgin Mary Catholic in Gastoyni and the lake of Kaiafa.
Also a visit to the archaeological museum of Olympia and the museum of
Olympic Games is suggested.
For sea lovers the 120 km coast line of beaches with thick sand and
pines that reach as far as the seas of (Kyllini, Kaiafas, Kourouta), is
a real enjoyment.
For mountain lovers a visit to the mountainous region of Ilia is
suggested. Places that are a must see include traditional Andritsaina
and the forest of Foloi.
For outdoor sports lovers there is the capability of engaging in a wide
range of outdoor sports such as walks, mountain hiking, horse back
riding, mountain cycling, crossing gorges (canyons), canoe, rafting,
and others.