The beach may not be something special, but the road leading to it is definitely unique and special. A narrow, 5-kilometer long road starts from the port and crosses the lagοon to reach Tourlida islet, where the beach is located. To be accurate, in Tourlida you can either swim in the front part with the metal steps helping the entrance, or...
- Aetoloakarnania Prefecture / Nature / Beaches
The definition of therapeutic. A narrow strip of land, located on your left on the way to Tourlida, allows the access to the waters of the sea lake. The combination of the clay sea-bed with the big amounts of iodine seems to be working wonders.
In the background, you will see the chapel of Agia Triada, where on the 25th of March 1826 130 brave...
Not only a protected wetland but a never-ending golden sand beach as well. Louros is considered to be one of the best beaches in Aetoloakarnania as it can accommodate all needs. From beach bars with loud music to non-organized parts with natural shade by trees.
To reach the beach you will go past Aetoliko, continue towards Neochori and a bit...
Near the beach of Louros you will find that of Paliopotamos. It is a beach without trees, umbrellas and beach bars but with just a café that has been set up there during the past few years. You will go through plains and it will seem like you are heading into nowhere, but when you get there, the open-colored sand, the shells and the cold waters...
Kato Vasiliki beach, next to the homonymous village, is formed where a part of mountain Varasova touches the sea.
Kryoneri beach is offering its cool waters to those who visit it, with Varasova rising abruptly on its right and the Patraic Gulf appearing on the horizon. It was named after the cold waters (“Kyroneri” is “cold water” in Greek) of the spring sprouting from the rock into the sea, dropping its temperature and its salt content. The beach is ideal...
An alternative choice for having a swim with a view to Varasova is Kavourotrypa. You can get there by following the sign Kavourotrypa on the road to Kryoneri. A part of the beach is organized, with sunbeds and umbrellas, while there are also seaside cafes and restaurants.
Just outside the eastern part of the village and with a view of Kalamos you will find the beach of Mytikas. The 4-kilometer long beach with its white pebbles gets the attention of those bathing, camping or just a making a nice evening stroll.
In Paleros you will find the beaches of Potamaki, Pogonia, Agios Ioannis and Varko, where you’ll be able to choose between sand and pebble.
Paleros is known for its beaches, as you can tell from the number of its visitors. One of the best is the pebbled beach of Vathyavali that is located 10 kilometers away from Paleros after Porto Varko. To enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters you will follow the dirt road that starts on the central road. The beach is fully organized.