TRAVEL GUIDE TO MESOLONGI
Find out everything about your holidays in Mesolongi on our travel guide! Messolonghi is a beautiful small town located on the western side of Greece. Stretching around a mesmerizing sea lake dotted with tiny fishermen houses, Messolonghi oozes charm in abundance!
The beautiful lake of Messolonghi is the prime economic source of this little town, as many inhabitants live from fishing and fish roe trading. The sea lake is also one of the best places to visit in Messolonghi!
Although it is surrounded by beautiful beaches and breathtaking natural landscapes, Messolonghi is still untouched by international tourists, so it is perfect for relaxing holidays! Mostly visited by Greek tourists, Messolonghi is a popular destination for families with kids and couples.
Apart from its natural beauty, Messolonghi is a town with great historical significance. That’s because of the historical Exodus of Messolonghi, the dramatic exit of the besieged inhabitants of the town during the Greek Revolution in April 1826 and their slaughtering from the Ottomans. The Garden of Heroes, a beautiful park in the center of the town, is dedicated to this tragic event.
If you’re searching for a quaint town with incredible natural beauty, your best bet lies in Messolonghi! Find out how to get there and some amazing photos!!
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Messolonghi Greece is a small town located in western Greece. Although Messolonghi is famous for its breathtaking natural landscape and historical significance, it has yet to be discovered by mass tourists. Given that it is a destination off the beaten tourist trail, Messolonghi has managed to keep its unspoiled charm! What’s more, thanks to its position, Messolonghi is the perfect base for a road trip around the nearby towns of Nafpaktos, Patras, Thermo, and Astakos!
Built around a beautiful sea lake, Messolonghi boasts a wonderful natural landscape and oozes a discreet retro charm. But Messolonghi is not only a place of incredible natural beauty but also of great historical significance. This little town is famous for the Exodus of Messolonghi, the attempt of the besieged inhabitants, to escape from the Ottomans in April 1826. During the escape, many people lost their lives. The Garden of Heroes, a beautiful garden in the center of Messolonghi, was constructed in their honor.
The Garden of Heroes is one of the best places to visit in Messolonghi. Not only because of its historical significance but also because it is a nice place for strolls! Apart from the Garden of Heroes, there are many other places to visit in Messolonghi, such as the Monastery of Agios Symeon, Tourlida islet, and the Kostis Palamas Museum.
But, sightseeing is not the only thing to do in Messolonghi! Visit the beautiful nearby beaches, go hiking, do watersports… The choices are unlimited!
Messolonghi is a star in the making!
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