Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park

Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park is one of 29 national parks in Greece. It covers 160 km² (15,975 ha) — about 1.5 times the size of Paris, making it the #11 largest national park in Greece (2.3% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 2009, 17 years ago — the first national parks in Greece date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.

Visiting Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park

The closest airport is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA), about 6 km away — around 8 minutes by car; alternatively Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" (ZTH, 59 km). Other national parks within reach include Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons (44 km²), National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons, National Marine Park of Zakynthos (104 km²) and Ainos National Park (28 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.