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Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons
Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons is a national park in Greece, covering 44 km² (17 sq mi). It is the #19 largest of Greece's 29 national parks. Complex of lagoons in west Greece.
- Area
- 44 km²
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- GPA · 27 km
Nearest airports to Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons
- 1 GPA27 kmstraight line
- 2 PVK79 kmstraight line
- 3Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou"EFL81 kmstraight lineKefallinia Island, Greece
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More about Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons
Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons is one of 29 national parks in Greece — complex of lagoons in west Greece. It covers 44 km² (4,420 ha) — about 75% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #19 largest national park in Greece (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons
The closest airport is Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA), about 27 km away — around 35 minutes by car; alternatively Aktion National Airport (PVK, 79 km). Other national parks within reach include National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons, Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park (160 km²), Ainos National Park (28 km²) and National Marine Park of Zakynthos (104 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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