Tired of visiting only Greek crowded islands? Definitely try Messolongi and its beautiful lagoon! This is a picturesque city not too far from Athens with a significant historical background as the heroic Exodus of the locals during the Greek Revolution of 1821. When I enter the city through the exodus gate, the first think I see is the Garden of Heroes. This was my initial march to seek what was this place about! So, if you are a history buff like myself, visit Ancient Kalidon, the ruined castle of Kira Rini and the monastery of Agios Symeon. And if all this sound boring to you and you are dying for swimming, then below were my choices during my staying there: the town of Astakos and its white, sandy beaches, the small islands of Etoliko (well, well, you will have to cross an old stone bridge!) and the tiny islands of Kalamos and Kastos, where you can go by ferry from Astakos.
Mesolongi has inspired so many poets, such Lord Byron, Palamas and Solomos, so why not you?
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