Search results
Missolonghi or Mesolongi (Greek: Μεσολόγγι, pronounced [mesoˈloɲɟi]) is a municipality of 32,048 people (according to the 2021 census) in western Greece.
Find out everything about your holidays in Mesolongi on our travel guide! Messolonghi is a beautiful small town located on the western side of Greece. Stretching around a mesmerizing sea lake dotted with tiny fishermen houses, Messolonghi oozes charm in abundance!
Tucked away between the Ionian Sea and the Gulf of Patras in Western Greece, Messolongi is a lesser-known mainland gem with a fascinating story. Its history is filled with tales of heroes and revolutionaries (including the British Romantic poet Lord Byron).
Messolonghi is the capital of the prefecture of Aetoloakarnania and has approximately 13,000 inhabitants. It is built between the lagoon of Messolonghi and the one of Kleisova at the estuary of Evinos and Acheloos river.
All the best things to do in Messolongi, a city of lagoons and heroes in Western Greece (including eco-activities, museums, birdwatching, local cuisine, hiking and beaches)
Jan 30, 2022 · The town of Messolonghi is the capital of the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit and the seat of the municipality of Iera Poli Mesolongiou (Sacred City of Missolonghi). It is best known as the site of a dramatic siege during the Greek War of Independence, and of the death of poet Lord Byron.
Mesolongi is a beautiful small town famous for its sea lake, formed by the endings of two rivers. This sea lake with the many vivariums is the main source of income for the locals. Although Mesolongi is not a tourist-developed place, it has many interesting sites.
