Top 6 Budget-friendly Things to do in Aetolia-Acarnania Region, West Greece

November 6, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Aetolia-Acarnania Region, Greece including The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos, The Statue of Cervantes, The Garden of Heroes, Lake Trichonida, Nafpaktos Old Port, Pezedromos - Podilatodromos Megologiou.
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1. The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos

Montain, Naupactus 30300 Greece http://www.nafpaktos.gr/sightseeing/castle-of-nafpaktos
Excellent
65%
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Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

The Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos

Free castle with nice view and a lot of history.

Reviewed By amX1021ZF - Reading, United Kingdom

You can reach the castle from the town by different routes but all are quite intriguing and steep! The castle is kept in reasonable condition but once at the ramparts, keep hold of children as there is nothing in place to stop them from falling over the walls! There is a guide if you need help and also a small chapel at the top. The castle has been rebuilt many times and extended by the Venetians when occupied by them. It has various levels of defences up the hill. It would be nice to have a cafe for refreshments as it is thirsty work climbing up to and in the castle grounds so don't forget to bring water bottles with you. It takes around 30 minutes by foot to travel from the town harbour to the castle entrance or 5 to 10 minutes by car. Views from the ramparts are spectacular.

2. The Statue of Cervantes

The Old Harbour, Naupactus 303 00 Greece http://www.greeka.com/sterea/nafpaktos/nafpaktos-excursions/nafpaktos-cervantes-statue.htm
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

The Statue of Cervantes

3. The Garden of Heroes

Mesolongion 30200 Greece +30 697 718 4599
Excellent
79%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

The Garden of Heroes

Reviewed By froghop96 - Pataskala, United States

We visited today and greatly enjoyed visiting the memorial to a turning point battle in the war for liberation. We were very lucky to run into a very friendly and knowledgeable grounds keeper who took the time to answer our questions. If you are looking for Lord Byron, you will not find his heart (it is indeed in England) but you will indeed find internal organs buried where Byron wanted to be buried. His statue is between the memorial for the mass grave of soldiers and the powerful memorial to a man showing his grieving daughter. The park is free and is built where a fort was with very small remnants left. Definitely a place to see!

4. Lake Trichonida

Agrinio Greece http://www.cityofagrinio.gr/city/trichonida/diadromiperimetrikatrichonida.html
Excellent
70%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Lake Trichonida

Reviewed By REDMAN5314 - Egaleo, Greece

State create it, for power generation by the hydro energy. Great views and mountains and great local food on taverns.

5. Nafpaktos Old Port

Naupactus 30300 Greece +30 694 834 5815 http://www.nafpaktos.gr
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
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4.5 based on 319 reviews

Nafpaktos Old Port

Reviewed By DirkW107 - Alexandra Headland, Australia

I would imagine most people see Nafpaktos as a stop on the way to better known landmarks ; disgorge the bus to visit the toilets, take some quick snap-shots and maybe a drink. Nothing wrong with that, but the little really deserves a longer visit. The old Venetian port and castle are so charming and picturesque ; they also have a lot of history behind them - remember The Battle of Lepanto . . . that was here ! Walk around the old port (don't miss Cervantes Statue !), through the arch in the fortified wall towards the Gulf of Corinth and watch the young people dive off the small pier, then have a stiff drink in one of the many cafe's around the small harbour. Now continue your trip.

6. Pezedromos - Podilatodromos Megologiou

Tourlidas, Mesolongion 302 00 Greece
Excellent
58%
Good
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Satisfactory
15%
Poor
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4.5 based on 48 reviews

Pezedromos - Podilatodromos Megologiou

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