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Messolongi is the capital of the prefecture of Etolo-Akarnania. The central square,
Plateia Markou Botsari, is dominated by the gallery and mayoral office on its eastern
side. Several of the surrounding cafes have free wi-fi.
Getting There & Away
The KTEL Messolongi station ( 26310 22371) is outside the walled town, near the
arched Gate of Exodus. There are regular buses to Athens (€24, 3½ hours, 10 daily) via
Rio-Andirio, as well as buses to Patra (€6, one hour, eight daily), Nafpaktos (€5, 50
minutes, four daily), Amfissa (€13.20, three hours, one daily) and Mytikas (€9, 1½
hours, one daily).
FERRIES TO IONIAN ISLANDS FROM ASTAKOS
The only reason to head to Astakos (Αστακός) is as a convenient stepping stone for
access to the Ionian Islands, via the daily ferry to Kefallonia (Sami) in summer
(around €10, three hours). A few cafes, domatia and tavernas line the small water-
front, but best-in-show goes to Poseidon Palace (mains €6-12) , where cook-propriet-
or Kristos claims, 'Have everything, simple souvlaki, great fish, what you like'.
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KarpenisiΚαρπενήσι
POP 7350
Karpenisi, the underrated, attractive capital of the mountainous prefecture of Evritania,
lies in the well-wooded foothills of Mt Tymfristos (2312m), or Velouchi, between Lamia
and Lake Kremasta. Not surprisingly, given its billing as the 'Switzerland of Greece', the
town has an alpine-village feel, with chalet-style lodgings, churches and tavernas. Oppor-
tunities abound for outdoor activities. For the less action-orientated, driving through the
forest to steep villages and monasteries is equally rewarding.
Activities
Karpenisi Ski Centre SKIING
 
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