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Dioni beach is located
on the north side of Acheloos river. To get there, you must pass through the valley of Katohi and from Oiniades, covering a distance of about 16 km.
The beach is sandy and shallow and is undoubtedly an ideal destination to enjoy swimming but the beach is mostly known for the two best natural slopes in Europe, offered for kite and windsurfing.
If you are fond of sports and the water element and want to feel the adrenaline move under your skin, Mikri Vigla beach is a must-visit. There, thanks to the ideal weather conditions you can try several water sports, especially windsurfing!So, if you happen to be a water lover you should definitely seize this opportunity.
The historic monastery of Agios Simeon, “t’ Ai-Simioy" as the locals call it, is located at the foot of Arakynthos, approximately 8 km east of the town of Messolonghi. The
monastery was established in 1740 during the Ottoman rule, by the Abbot Archimandrite Tarasios Tsoumaris and is of great historical importance given that it served as the meeting point for those who fought during the heroic Sortie of Messolonghi in April 10th, 1826. In memory of the fallen fighters a large white cross was erected near the monastery.
At the entrance of the city, next to the Gate features the majestic Statue of Liberty. The statue, of 5 meters height, is the art work of Cypriot sculptor Nikos Kotziamanis and is an offer of Dimitris and Helen Tassios, two
Expatriate Greeks who come from Evritania, and live in North Carolina.
The unveiling of the statue which represents the personification of Freedom, was held on April 12th, 2014, by the then Mayor of Messolonghi Panagiotis Katsoulis and the Ambassador of France Jean Loup KUHN-DELFORGE
It is a vital work of art that not only enhances the entrance of the city in both a cultural and aesthetical way, but also stand as a reminder of the importance of the of freedom, for the defense of which the Free Besieged gave their lives.