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The wetland National Park Lagoons Messolonghi Aitolikou, lower reaches of the estuary of Evinos and Acheloos and Echinades islands, is one of the largest in the Mediterranean and one of the most important protected by the RAMSAR Convention our country. It is located at the westernmost tip of mainland Greece.
Oiniades is an Acarnanian ancient city of the 5th century, 25 km. west of Messolonghi, near
Katohi village, and is one of the most important archaeological sites of Etoloakarnania.
Built near the mouth of Acheloos river, it was a coast city and one of the Echinades Islands. Rumor has it that the city took its name from the Etolian king Aeneas, while during the Middle Ages it went by the name Trikardokastro, as also called the ruins of the ancient city walls today.
Among the most important findings of the area is the ancient wall, which has survived to date and has 14 gates, along with the theater, which has an audience seating capacity of 3,000 persons and where the Festival of Ancient Theatre at Oiniades is annually held.
Just a few minutes away from the marina, you will come to find the best kept secret of Europe: the natural mud spa of Agia Triada (the Holy Three - Entities) near the historic islet of Kleisova.
The seawater in the region has increased salinity due to the microclimate of the area. Swimming in this water causes significant relief to aching muscles and joints. The mud is black, homogeneous, with good plasticity and perfect affinity on the skin, elements that make it ready for application. After the application, the skin is left perfectly cleansed and tender.