Welcome to the big house
Patarei Prison
Why locals love it
Patarei Prison is a fascinating waterfront place that's only open from May to September. Within its walls you'll find the prison bar serving cheap beer and snacks. We must admit there's a certain charm to lying on the sand and watching the waves crash against the rocks through a barbed wire fence.
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Why you should visit it
Patarei is a true hell hole. Originally built as a gun battery and a fortress in 1840, it looks as if it was abandoned decades ago even though the last inmates left in 2005, presumably after discovering that all the guards had simply wandered off. Also, we bet that you've never danced from dusk until noon in a prison!
Special tip
You can visit the prison museum for just €2, although we recommend getting a guide unless you want to get lost in the cells.