The lovely island of Mesolongi is the capital of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania, the largest prefecture of Greece. Located on the western side of the country, just at the joint of the Patras Gulf to the Ionian Sea, Mesolongi stands on the site of great geological importance.
The most characteristic feature of Mesolongi is the sea lake, around which the town has been built. |
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The lake was formed by the outfalls of the rivers Achelos and |
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Two small islands are foun dinside the lake: Tourlida island, which is connected to the town through a narrow path, and Klisova island, secluded and with a church on top.
The region around Mesolongi is mountainous and has many small villages. On the north of Mesolongi, there are high mountainsides, gorges and steep forests, an area great for |
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