Ionian Coast

The last unknown coast;

We blame the name for that – officially  Etoakarnania on the Amvrakiko Gulf,  not even the Greeks can pronounce all that….

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Ionian Coast Portrait

The coastline  around Paleros, opposite the island of Lefkada, is  the last refuge of those wanting  the calm and benign sea of the Ionian, but without the prices and fight for the best villas.  A five hour drive from Athens with some great sightseeing to do on the way, or a  short transfer from Prevesa International airport, this area is slated to become much more popular as it develops, so get in there early.

BEST FOR

A vast array of outdoor activities, from  birdwatching on the lagoon, fishing and watersports, to sailing around the Ionian archipelago of beautiful small islands, driving up  into the high ranges of the Acarnanian mountains, some below the radar historical sites, rock climbing and caving.

Fresh and local produce: Fresh fish from Paleros Bay, fruit and vegetables from villagers’ gardens, meat from animals raised in a natural environment and extra virgin olive oil

The forested interior is also very much worth exploring, with some  great walking paths and a scattering of unspoiled villages, whose way of life remains profoundly connected to ancient traditions and customs.

Some interesting sightseeing

WORST FOR

Not being an island, some unglamorous surroundings,  no cool bars or restaurants,  and for being profoundly un-international.

WOULD SUIT

Explorers,  sporty types,  those wanting easy access from abroad, sailors, climbers, divers, birdwatchers, windsurfers. those who love mooching around in boats on calm seas.

WOULD NOT SUIT

Sophisticates looking for hip nightlife, glamour, and dropping in on friends in nearby villas.

ACTIVITIES

Organized walking tours to Ancient Paleros and the Katasantoni Caves.

Cycling.

Diving in the sponge gardens of the Gulf  of Agia Parasakevi and the nature reserve of the Adelfonisia (Sister Islands) and the wall diving in the bay of the island of Agios Nikolaos.

Windsurfing A unique combination of strong wind with low waves

Monuments – a richness of castles stud this part of the mainland, long fought over by Venetians, Ottomans,  medieval Albanians, Greeks and Byzantines.

The Castle of Kechropoula.

The Archaeological site of Sterna, located near the Old Beach.

The Kastelia of Plagia, which probably formed part of the fortified complex of Sterna.

The Castle of Griva in Peratia.

The Venetian Castle of Plagia

Paliochori of Pogonia and the old village of Plagia, where buildings of these old settlements are preserved. In the area there are some unexplored caves.

The  16th Century Holy Monastery of Agios Dimitrios

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The point of being here is to have easy access to the sea and a boat and be in a relatively quiet place. There is no typical architecture here as the tourist industry is starting with a clean slate.