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Oiti National Park
Oiti National Park is a national park in Greece, established in 1971, covering 37 km² (14 sq mi). It is the #22 largest of Greece's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 37 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- VOL · 62 km
Nearest airports to Oiti National Park
- 1 VOL62 kmstraight line
- 2 GPA106 kmstraight line
- 3 JSI112 kmstraight line
More about Oiti National Park
Oiti National Park is one of 29 national parks in Greece. It covers 37 km² (3,685 ha) — about 62% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #22 largest national park in Greece (0.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 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 Oiti National Park
The closest airport is Nea Anchialos National Airport (VOL), about 62 km away — around 1 h 20 min by car; alternatively Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (GPA, 106 km). Other national parks within reach include Parnassos National Park (35 km²), National Park of Messolonghi - Aitoliko lagoons, Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park (54 km²) and Missolonghi–Aitoliko Lagoons (44 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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