Patras Greece Attracts around 300,000 visitors a year and is home to numerous cultural events, carnivals, fairs, exhibitions and other presentations throughout the year. Patras, Greece was recognized as the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2006 and home to one of the largest carnivals of its kind, the Patras Carnival. Many of the locals will speak at least some English, although the dominant language over there is Greece, so investing in a language book wouldn't be a bad idea when traveling to a forging country. Although, just like any other tourist hot spot, Patras holds many of the dangers that novice travelers should watch out for, Europe is a surprisingly creative place when it comes to travel scams. Many of the most successful scams require a naive and trusting tourist, but that doesn't mean it won't happen to more experienced travelers unless they know what to look for. Being the third largest city in Greece, Patras, Greece is not only popular as a cultural center but is also known for its rich history and tradition. There are many historical and modern sites, which attract millions of tourists from all over the world. Perfect locations for gypsies, thieves, pickpockets and other scammers looking for a tourist to prey on, but by taking regular safety precautions it's easy to avoid getting into any kind of serious trouble. Located on the northern coast of the Peloponnese peninsula in Patras Municipality, Patras is home to around 170,000 inhabitants who welcome around 300,000 tourists a year and unsurprisingly among these numbers there are some not as authentic as others. With scammers, thieves and swindlers lurking in the group, those that inexperienced tourists tend to fall for most easily. Even if... middle of paper... send them without warning, refusing to let anyone into your room unless they were supposed to, or call the front desk and ask for "inspectors" and, most importantly, never let you seeing someone have your wallet, much less giving it to them, questioning them, or better yet, just walking away. This city of culture and life, which welcomes around 300,000 tourists a year, is perfect for travel and offers a world of opportunity for the young explorer, although it also contains a myriad of traps for the inexperienced and uninformed. The misadventures of ignorant tourists are often reported in the news. Relevant and useful information is vital when traveling to another country and experiencing a different culture. And in Patras, Greece, there are a few main things to watch out for, such as scams, pickpockets and local dangers, but each of them can be avoided with simple precautions..