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Louros is one of the best beaches of Etoloakarnania prefecture. It is located 17 km southwest of Neochori and is half an hour away from Messolonghi.
It is a vast sandy beach, about 7 km long, and constitutes a protected wetland, according to the RAMSAR Convention since 1974.
The trip to Louros Beach is pretty fascinating. There, one can encounter cows and pigs or even wild horses that proudly enjoy their walk in the nature. Louros is definitely a landscape of wild natural beauty, or one could as well describe it as a unique natural zoo.
The wall of Messolonghi was designed by the engineer, Michalis Kokkinis after Mavrokordatos order and was built by the Free Besieged. The construction of the wall began March 7th, 1823 and was completed by the end of 1824. The original wall was much larger in length than the current one, and used to cover the entire north side of Messolonghi, connecting the city with the land.
In the heroic Exodus, the wall was almost entirely destroyed, and was rebuilt by king Otto, in 1838 in memory of the fallen. Today's Gate also features prominently and is located in the same place where the old one used to be. Outside the main gate, there is a sign which has the following written on it: Every Free Man is a Citizen of Messolonghi, reminding every visitor the heroic sacrifice of the Free Besieged.
Ancient Calydon is located in "Kourtaga", around five hundred meters away from Evinochori. The town was built near the right bank of Evinos River, at the foot of Mount Arakynthos.
According to the legend, it owes its name to the son of Etolos and Pronoi, while it is also mentioned by Homer as one of the five Etolian cities that participated in the siege of Troy
Calydon was built on two hills and was surrounded by a wall of 4km perimeter that had towers and two main gates.
Today, one can visit the area and see the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, Apollo and Dionysus. Moreover, the visitor can admire the ancient theater, which is still in a very good condition, the Heroo as well as the Tomb of the Calydonian hero Leo.