Aitoliko News Today

A Greek islet has long shed many of its canals and a sizeable number of tourists but remains a hidden gem well worth visiting.

For many of its locals, the town of Aitoliko, nestled on an island amidst two serene lagoons in the western part of Greece, is a tiny version of Venice.

Most countries have their ‘Little Venice’, and Aitoliko – on the Peloponnese peninsula – is Greece’s very own watery slice of La Serenissima

The fishing village of Aitoliko in Akarnania, Greece is considered the most beautiful town in the world by some, due to its abundant wildlife, network of canals and beautiful old buildings

A tranquil retreat boasting rich agricultural heritage and stunning landscapes nestled in the middle of a stunning Greek lagoon.

Rising temperatures have had devastating effects on the economy and other aspects of life in Greece.

George Jarvis Commemorated for Role in Greek War of Independence ” width=”1000″> The Battle of Messolonghi, in which the great philhellene George Jarvis participated. By zographos Makryannis. Credit: Panagiotis Zographos /Public Domain A churchyard in Argos, Mycenae was the site where the life of one of the most notable philhellenes of them all, George Jarvis, was commemorated on July 27. Along with fellow American James Williams, Jarvis has a memorial stone dedicated there which tells o...

Last Updated: Greece: Divers Spot really Rare & Endangered Seahorse; Area Losing Species To Pollution The lagoon in the northern Patras Gulf contained thousands of seahorses but their number plummeted in recent years therefore the divers were surprised. Image: Pixabay In a historic development, a group of divers in the polluted lagoon of Aitolika in Western Greece reported a rare sighting of hundreds of endangered seahorses. Divers also warned they could be lost if the area is not cleane...

The Straits Times Divers spot endangered seahorses in polluted Greek lagoon A seahorse rests on the seabed of the Aitoliko lagoon in Greece, on May 31, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS/HANDOUT Published10 hours ago https://str.sg/3ot2 They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you Read now Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month for the fir...

. Divers have reported a rare sighting of hundreds of endangered seahorses in a polluted lagoon in western Greece and warn they could be lost if the area is not cleaned up. “We see hundreds here and if they remain we have hope,” said diver Vasilis Mentogiannis, an expert in underwater surveys who has led efforts to protect the seahorses. “I don’t think there is a similar situation to this anywhere else in Greece.” A protected species threatened by overfishing and pollution, seahorses ...