Missolonghi Lagoon

#608 among destinations in Greece

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Missolonghi Lagoon is a shallow lagoon located in the south of Aetolia-Acarnania, Western Greece. It is connected to the Gulf of Patras, a bay of the Ionian Sea. It has a triangular shape and its width varies between approximately 15 to 20 km. ()

Local name: Λιμνοθάλασσα Μεσολογγίου Area: 38.61 mi²Width: 9.32 miMaximum depth: 30 ftElevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°20'60"N, 21°22'0"E

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Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian IslandsGreece

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Missolonghi Lagoon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missolonghi, Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons.

3.6 miE
Locality
Missolonghi
91 min walk • One of the main attractions in Missolonghi is the historic Old Town, where visitors can wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings adorned with traditional Greek balconies. The town is also home to several museums and art galleries...
2.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons
67 min walk • The Missolonghi-Aitoliko lagoons complex is located in the north part of the Gulf of Patras in the central west coast of Greece. It is one of the most important Mediterranean lagoons. It is a shallow area of 150 km2, extended between the Acheloos and Evinos rivers.