The first Siege of Messolonghi, dates back in October 25th, 1822, when Kioutachis and Omer Vryonis tried
to take it. Their first unsuccessful attempt to conquer the city ended two months later, December 31st, after a strong resistance from the residents towards the attacks of the Ottoman Empire which underwent significant losses.
   The second siege started on 15th April 1825 by Kioutachis whose army numbered 30,000 men and was later reinforced by another 10,000 men led by Ibrahim. The second one ended on April 10th, 1826, with the heroic Sortie of Messolonghi which was carried out in two phases.

Σπυρίδων Τρικούπης (1788-1873)

Ο πολιτικός και ιστοριογράφος της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης, Σπυρίδων Τρικούπης, γεννήθηκε στο Μεσολόγγι το 1788 και ήταν γιος του Ιωάννη Τρικούπη και της Αλεξάνδρας Παλαμά.

Μαθήτευσε στη Σχολή των Παλαμάδων και έμαθε ιταλικά, αγγλικά και γαλλικά στην Πάτρα, όπου εργάστηκε ως υπάλληλος του αγγλικού προξενείου.

Με προτροπή του λόρδου Guilford σπούδασε φιλολογία και φιλοσοφία στα πανεπιστήμια της Ρώμης και του Παρισιού.

Στις αρχές του 1822 επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα και εντάχθηκε στο επιτελείο του Μαυροκορδάτου, ενώ από το 1824-1828 εκλεγόταν συνεχώς πληρεξούσιος του Μεσολογγίου.

Από το 1834 διετέλεσε πρεσβευτής της Ελλάδος στο Λονδίνο, ενώ επιστρέφοντας στην Ελλάδα τέθηκε επικεφαλής της συνταγματικής αντιπολίτευσης, έως το 1837, οπότε παραιτήθηκε, ενώ τοποθετήθηκε εκ νέου στη θέση αυτή, όπου και παρέμεινε από το 1841 έως το 1843.

Στη διάρκεια της Αντιβασιλείας διορίσθηκε Πρωθυπουργός και Υπουργός των Εξωτερικών του Βασιλείου της Ελλάδος.

Ο Σπυρίδων Τρικούπης απεβίωσε στην Αθήνα, στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου του 1873, σε ηλικία 85 ετών.

   Messolonghi is the capital of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania and is located between the Acheloos and Evinos rivers and has a port on the Gulf of Patras. The enlarged municipality of Messolonghi, incuding the Municipalities of Etoliko and Oiniades, has approximately 40,000 inhabitants. The town is located 250 km NW of Athens and 510 km SW of Thessaloniki. Furthermore, Messolonghi is only 49 km far from Patras and 35 km from Agrinio.

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Gas Stations
Pharmacies

Fish 

Especially famous is the sea kitchen area. The lagoon is a source of wealth for Mesologi, providing them with fine fresh fish, which locals cook with great mastery.

Fried, boiled or baked, fish are the first choice in the tables Mesolongiton. The recipes are many, as the fish. Fish baked with garlic and potatoes, Bafa cape, fish savoro, vinegar and fresh herbs, fish avgomena fried or baked barbecued pedals. The cobbled streets in the city center you will find many taverns and ouzo offering these and other recipes with local fish. Try a huge variety of fresh fish that you like, in any version, and certainly will be satisfied.

Salted Fish

The exceptional, and protected by the Treaty of Ramsar, wetland of the Lagoon of Messolonghi, is famous for its exquisite fish production. The eels, mullets, sea bass and sea breams of Messolonghi, living in the shallow waters of the Lagoon, acquire a particular taste and flavor. When salted, they become even tastier. Gilthead sea breams, mullets and eels are among the most common local salted fish dishes.

Petalia

Petalia are made, during the summertime, of breams, mullets and eels, as follows: First they open them in the middle, cutting the flesh from back to belly and from head to tail. The two parts of the flesh are held together by the belly. They are then salted, left for about 3-4 hours into the salt, washed, having both sides stretched by a sliver of reed to dry in shade. They are conserved between two to three days, the longest, and are eaten undercooked or even raw.

Paste 

A region which in fish and salt are in abundance, it could not be particularly widespread and salted. Salted or cured fish are kept in a thick layer of salt. The salting, is one of the oldest methods of preserving and gives special flavor to the product.

The meats are the ideal snack for ouzo and raki. mainly bloat are sown, but also small bream, some species kefaloeidon and eels.

Striped

The sea conceals a variety of scrumptious oysters, with the popular Striped. The Striped is another tasty treasure to taste coming in Missolonghi. Their juicy flesh and their irresistible iodine taste will satisfy even the most demanding.

Mainly consumed raw with a few drops of lemon. Local cuisine, however, boasts several recipes Striped. Striped steamed, Striped fried, boiled with red sauce, spaghetti or risotto Striped.

Roe 

The roe Mesolongiou prominent place on the culinary customs of the locals. It ranks among the top products of the planet and inspire top chefs. It is exquisite delicacy with rich, velvety flavor, which culminates with a marine finish.

As usual, served in thin slices, alone or thinly sliced ​​bread and an excellent appetizer. However, it can be used in various and wonderful recipes such as spaghetti, risotto and salads.

Rivani

It is perhaps the most famous sweet cake of Etolia. Of course, we are talking about the traditional rivani or semolina cake, which is an integral part of our festivals and our holidays. For those of you who haven’t tasted it yet, rivani is a highly recommended delicacy. Rivani is a kind of halva, baked, based in only three main ingredients: olive oil, honey and flour.

Μεσολόγγι

Art Suites.

Διατίθενται δίκλινα, τρίκλινα, τετράκλινα, πεντάκλινα και εξάκλινα. 

Αριθμός διαμερισμάτων: 14

Αριθμός κλινών: 42+

Μπακελλας Πέτρος

Φραγκλίνου 11Α

Μεσολόγγι

Τηλ.: 694 770 1885

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Σύνολο 14 διαμερίσματα 42 κλίνες

Τα καταλύματα CitiZen apartments βρίσκονται στο κέντρο της πόλης του

Μεσολογγίου, διεύθυνση Εθνικής Αντίστασης 36 και αποτελούνται από δύο

διαμερίσματα.

Το πρώτο διαμέρισμα είναι 90m2 και αποτελείται από χωλ, σαλόνι, 2 υπνοδωμάτια,

κουζίνα, μπάνιο, μπαλκόνι και αυλή. Μπορεί να φιλοξενήσει έως 6 άτομα (αριθμός

κλινών: 6).

Το δεύτερο διαμέρισμα είναι 45m2 και αποτελείται από σαλόνι, 1 υπνοδωμάτιο,

κουζίνα, μπάνιο και μπαλκόνι. Μπορεί να φιλοξενήσει έως 4 άτομα (αριθμός κλινών:4).

Το κατάλυμά μας διαθέτει :

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Παραμένουμε στη διάθεσή σας για οποιαδήποτε περαιτέρω πληροφορία

ή διευκρίνηση χρειαστείτε.

Address: Ethnikis Antistasis 36 Messolonghi 30200

Contact Phone: +30 697 320 1348

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Σύνολο 2 διαμερίσματα   10 κλίνες

cozy loft

ΝΤΕΚΑΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ,

Πλατεία Πέντε Πρωθυπουργών Μεσολόγγι

Τηλ.: 697 269 9934

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Σύνολο 6 διαμερίσματα   17 κλίνες

Kipos Luxury Villa & Pool

(Christos Vlachos)

Καταλύματα-βίλες με πισίνα

Kipos Luxury Villa & Pool

Μέσα πηγάδι, Αιτωλικό, Μεσολόγγι 

30400

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Τηλέφωνο κρατήσεων: 6977 250 237

Δίκτυα κρατήσεων:

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Κοινωνικά δίκτυα:

https://www.facebook.com/kiposvilla

https://www.instagram.com/kipos_villa_mesologgi/

Το κατάλυμα μπορεί να φιλοξενήσει έως 3 ενήλικες. Διαθέτει πισίνα η οποία λειτουργεί 24/7 και οργανωμένο barbecue. Οι επισκέπτες έχουν στην διάθεσή τους όλη την βίλα ως ιδιωτική. Μπορείτε να τραβήξετε πολύ ευχαρίστως οποιαδήποτε φωτογραφία σας αρέσει από τα κοινωνικά δίκτυα. 

 Σύνολο 1 Βίλλα     3 κλίνες

Liberty hotel

Ηρώων Πολυτεχνείου 41,
30200 , I.Π. Μεσολογγίου

Τηλέφωνα :

2631028050
26310 24560

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https://hotelliberty.gr/

Σύνολο 122 δωμάτια   210 κλίνες

Pinpoint Rooms

Χαρέλος Ηλίας

Παπαλουκά Μεσολόγγι

Τηλέφωνο: 697 677 7350

Site: http://www.pinpointrooms.gr

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Σύνολο 6 διαμερίσματα 24 κλίνες

Sealake view apartments

Χαρέλος Παναγιώτης

Μαλακάση 12 Μεσολόγγι

Τηλέφωνο: 30697 677 7347

Site:  http://www.sealakeview.com

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Σύνολο 8 διαμερίσματα   32 κλίνες

Socrates Organic Village-Wild Olive αγριλιά

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Το Socrates Organic Village-Wild Olive βρίσκεται στην Αγριλιά, διαθέτει 5 Bungalows πλήρως εξοπλισμένα κατάλληλα να φιλοξενήσουν 2 έως 5 άτομα.

Website:  http://www.socratesorganicvillage.gr/en/

Τηλέφωνα επικοινωνίας: +30 26310 23732 / +30 26310 51530

Ζαβιτσάνος Σωτήρης

Manager

Τηλέφωνο : +30 26310 51530

 Σύνολο 5 bangalows     20 κλίνες

Sunset Apartments

Κύπρου 43, Μεσολόγγι

Τηλέφωνο : 6946855587, 2631041392

Website: snt.gr

Ενοικιαζόμενα διαμερίσματα

Κατάταξη ΕΟΤ: 3 κλειδιά

12μηνης  λειτουργίας

 Σύνολο 10 διαμερίσματα   19 κλίνες

ΑΥΡΑ HOTEL

Χαριλάου Τρικούπη 1

Μεσολόγγι

Τηλέφωνο.:2631 022284

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Σύνολο 16 δωμάτια   34 κλίνες

Διαμερίσματα Παλλάς

(Stavroula Tsakmakli)

Λέγομαι Τσακμακλή Σταυρούλα  και είμαι  ιδιοκτήτρια των διαμερισμάτων  Παλλάς

Διαθέτω 18 κλίνες  σε τέσσερα δίχωρα δυάρια  και  μια γκαρσονιέρα.

Η τοποθεσία τους είναι στην Καλλονή Μεσολογγίου. Βρίσκονται  σε ανώνυμη οδό (3η παράλληλη δυτικά της Αγίου Αθανασίου  στο ύψος του γραφείου Καλαμάκη – Γκέρα, δείτε το συνημμένο  χάρτη).

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Τηλέφωνα επικοινωνίας:  6984377886,   6970427307.

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 Σύνολο 5 διαμερίσματα   18 κλίνες

Ηλέκτρα rooms

ΓΚΑΝΙΑΤΣΟΣ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΣ

Τηλέφωνο: 2631025570

Σύνολο 8 διαμερίσματα   12 κλίνες

Κρυονέρι

Glyka Apartments

Κρυονέρι Μεσολογγίου

Τηλέφωνο : 2631041392 , 6944671364

Website: glyka-apartments.gr

Ενοικιαζόμενα διαμερίσματα

Κατάταξη ΕΟΤ: 3 κλειδιά

12μηνης  λειτουργίας

Σύνολο 6 διαμερίσματα   14 κλίνες

Philoxenia Apartments

NIKOLETA KIRKINEZOU

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Κρυονέρι Γάλατα

Ενοικιαζόμενα διαμερίσματα -3 κλειδιών

Δυναμικότητα  16 (δίχωρα και τρίχωρα) διαμερίσματα , με maximum πληρότητα στα 60 άτομα.

Τηλέφωνο.: 2631041300

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 Σύνολο 16 διαμερίσματα   60 κλίνες

Socrates Organic Village-Wild Olive Κρυονέρι

Το Socrates Organic Village  βρίσκεται στο Κρυονέρι, διαθέτει 5 Bungalows πλήρως εξοπλισμένα κατάλληλα να φιλοξενήσουν 2 έως 5 άτομα.

Website:  https://organic-village.gr/gr/

Τηλέφωνα επικοινωνίας: +30 26310-41141 / +30 26310 51530

 Σύνολο 5 bangalows     20 κλίνες

Μούρκος rent rooms

Κρυονέρι Μεσολογγίου

mourkos-apartments.gr

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2631041216

Μούρκος Ιωάννης

Σύνολο 10 διαμερίσματα   20 κλίνες

Μυκονιάτης villas

https://www.mykoniatisvillas.gr/

Σύνολο 5 bangalows     20 κλίνες

Αιτωλικό

Ξενοδοχείο Αλεξάνδρα

Ξενοδοχείο ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ  Άστιγγος 12 Αιτωλικό, Τ.Κ. 30400

Τηλέφωνο.: 26320 23019

Φαξ: 26320 23019

Κινητό: 6947 0221350, 6946332242

Σύνολο 11 δωμάτια   22 κλίνες

 Avgataraho/Greek Bottarga 

Avgotaraho (bottarga) is one of Greece’s most treasured foods. Avgotaraho is produced from mullet caught in Greek lagoons, preferably after mid-August. It has a characteristic spicy flavor that can be attributed to the flora and fauna of the sea lake.

The prime spot for harvesting Greek bottarga is the lagoon of Messolonghi. These hallowed waters are a haven for the famed grey mullet.

This Ionian lagoon presents the optimum conditions for the grey mullet to breed in given that its waters maintain a steady temperature ideal for gestation. Avgotaracho of Messolonghi is one of only 7 foodstuffs in the category of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans to be awarded the EU Protected Designation of Origin label.

It’s a product of high nutritional value, mighty taste and extremely long aftertaste. The more velvety texture it has, the more nutritionally rich it is.

Avgotaraho is Greece’s answer to caviar. Lord Byron spread Messolonghi Bottarga throughout Europe. Indicatively, the price stands at 120-150 euros per kilo, while one can find it on the market in the form of beeswax or trimmings, either traditional or smoked.

Salt 

  The two salt lakes, Alykes, of Messolonghi that you will meet on the coastal road from Messolonghi towards Etoliko (White) and on your road to Tourlida (Black), are huge square fields of sea water, from where salt will be collected once the water evaporates, and next to them white hills full of salt.

  The stunning, in every aspect, Lagoon of Messolonghi, offers another treasure to our city: the salt. The shallow waters combined with a high content of natural elements and the existence of appropriate meteorological conditions, created the productivity of the salt mine, Alykes.

   The production of the salt is made within a natural glow plug through a continuous freezing process. In White Alykes the salt is collected by salt harvest machines in contrast to Tourlida where the locals choose to use more traditional ways. The area exploited by Alykes is 14,000 hectares long and the annual salt production exceeds the 130,000 tons. This means that Messolonghi produces more than 90% of primary Salt in Greece.

Afrina / Anthos salt

    The Messolonghi lagoon gives, beyond the simple white salt, another great quality and taste, considered the purest of all table salts, the flower of salt or "Afrina". 

      The climate favors the production of this salt, which is collected by hand from the lagoon surface in the form of fine flakes. Not subject any further chemical or other treatment such as common table salt, and thus a natural product, without additives.

      Rich in minerals, stands out for its texture and smooth taste. Ideal to add a spice to your meals, and you can experiment with it and pastry, to give a separate, more spicy flavor to your desserts.

Rice - Pulses

   Beyond the sacred mesolongitiki land is truly blessed as those who deal with her seeing their labors have rich reward. Thanks to abundant rainfall and adequate soil particularly delicious rice varieties thrive in our region. Thanks to abundant rainfall and adequate soil particularly delicious rice varieties thrive in our region.It is common knowledge that the Mesolongitis rice or standard in the region or elsewhere "make a career" in Greece and abroad. From near and legumes in our region that demonstrate the potential of the agricultural sector in Missolonghi. Indigenous varieties and promising new arrivals make a unique bouquet of excellent quality. The new generations of farmers engaged in our land dare and luck favors the brave.

 Olive Olis 

  In Evinochori the visitorscan enjoy a coffee visiting the beautiful traditional and cozy cafes, can walk to the two beautiful squares of the village, taste delicious local flavors in taverns and snack bars and have a drink late in the evening at the local bars.According to figures from the Agricultural plan of the Region of Western Greece, the Municipality of Messolonghi has the highest production of Greek “Kalamata olive” (Calamon Olive), reaching a good 30% of the Greek production.

  These olives are also considered, especially by old farmers, the best in terms of taste and nutrientsit, being flavored by the salt of the waters of the Lagoon of Messolonghi- Etoliko.

 Cheese

   The dairy products are a highly dynamic field of Mesolongi economy. With a huge range of quality products, from cheese and Gruyere until Kefalotyri and other dairy products are Mesologi cheese makers can meet their needs and to meet the demand of the most demanding customer. traditional cheese-making methods and recipes housed in modern facilities certified cheese factor with cosmopolitan character and intense mesolongitiki personality.

 Honey

   

      Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees using nectar from flowers and is fairly listed among the world’s top 10 healthiest foods. The fertile and varied land of Messolonghi produces high quality honey, mainly from thyme, fir and flowers. Given that the Greek honey is considered to be one of the best worldwide, Messolonghi might prove to be a real goldmine. Taste the excellent quality, delicious honey of our region and decide on your own!

  The Commerce and Industry Association of Messolonghi will be happy to bring you in touch with the beekeepers of the region for more information.

 Local wines

     The area of ​​the prefecture of Aitoloakarnania, from ancient times was known for its quality wines. Today, this tradition has not been extinguished, as the population of the region continues to cultivate the vine, which rewards the quality of wine. In our region, the three main grape varieties grown are Mavrodaphne, Malagouzia and Avgoustolidi, indigenous varieties of the region.

   Mavrodaphne: A red wine with intense purple color. The aroma is rich with red fruit notes and a perama herbal aromas.

   Malagouzia: White wine, with a strong aftertaste. The aromas of flowers and citrus fruits as well as an idea of ​​tropical fruit express formality and complexity of the variety.

  Avgoustolidi: A white wine with lively acidity, full-bodied and delicate aroma.

Ouzo - Tsipouro

The distillation of ouzo takes place in traditional handmade copper stills. The combination of anise, star anise and the unique gum (masticha) of Chios which find their way into the still in order to refine the distillate, together with a great amount of love, gives us a fine, elegant and special light flavored ouzo, with a slight masticha aftertaste.

  Ilyosapouno

     One particular product that presents a unique as to its composition, as it is cosmetic soap with olive oil and thermal Mesolongiou mud.

    The curative mud, the natural treasure of this lagoon Missolonghi-Aitolikou located in areas "Trinity" and "Finikia" Messolonghi and is rich in minerals and trace elements. Now you can enjoy the known therapeutic properties and from the comfort of your home, the innovative form of soap. 

     A unique product that brings the richness of the lagoon nearby, ideal for deep facial and body cleansing.

  Livestock and milk products

     The topogeografia of our region and its great biodiversity, ideal for livestock action.

     Aitoloakarnania always been a farming area since hosting a large number of sheep and goats, pigs and cows, including a rare cow, cows of vrachykeratikis race. Livestock products produced have excellent taste and flavor, thanks to the fertile soil and rich wetlands of the region, offering the animals important nutrients.

     Along with farming, significant flourished and dairy products. This made some of the most delicious dairy products in the country, starring Kefalograviera Amfilochias PDO Notable is the production of feta, gruyere, cream cheese, and yogurt.

Dairy Products 

  The dairy products constitute a very dynamic field in the economy of Messolonghi. Within a huge range of quality products, from Feta cheese and graviera to Kefalotyri and other cheese types, the cheese makers of the town can meet the needs of even the most demanding customer. Traditional methods and cheese making recipes are accommodated in licensed cheese making facilities.