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Mesolóngi

West Greece, Greece · Europe

About Mesolóngi

Mesolóngi is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Aitolikó, 30km from Rio–Antirrio Bridge.

Mesolóngi is a town located in West Greece, Greece. With a population of 12,785, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mesolóngi sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mesolóngi to your route.

About Mesolóngi

Missolonghi or Mesolongi (Greek: Μεσολόγγι, pronounced [mesoˈloɲɟi]) is a town in western Greece. It is the capital of the Aetolia-Acarnania regional unit, and the seat of the municipality of Iera Polis Mesolongiou (Greek: Ιερά Πόλις Μεσολογγίου, lit. 'Sacred Town of Missolonghi'). According to the 2021 census, the

Read more municipality has a population of 32,048 people, of whom 13,965 live in the town of Missolonghi. Missolonghi is known as the site of a dramatic siege during the Greek War of Independence, which resulted in the death of poet Lord Byron.

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Where is Mesolóngi located?

Mesolóngi is located in West Greece, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.3714 latitude, 21.4315 longitude.

What is the population of Mesolóngi?

Mesolóngi has a population of approximately 12,785 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
12,785
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
West Greece
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
38.3714, 21.4315

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Mesolóngi

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Rio–Antirrio Bridge

One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Nafpaktos

A perfectly circular Venetian harbour enclosed by fortified moles, beneath a castle whose walls cascade down the hillside in five tiers: the port where the 1571 Battle of Lepanto fleet assembled, with a Cervantes statue on the quay.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Mesolóngi

  • 30 kmRio–Antirrio BridgeOne of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges sweeps across the Gulf of Corinth's mouth.
  • 70 kmDiakofto–Kalavryta Rack RailwayA century-old cog railway threads the dramatic Vouraikos Gorge by tunnel, bridge and waterfall.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mesolóngi.

Aitolikó

🇬🇷 Greece

10 km awayPop. 6,215

Galatás

🇬🇷 Greece

12 km awayPop. 1,057

Neochórion

🇬🇷 Greece

14 km awayPop. 2,827

Katochí

🇬🇷 Greece

16 km awayPop. 2,829

Mataránga

🇬🇷 Greece

17 km awayPop. 1,344

Gavaloú

🇬🇷 Greece

20 km awayPop. 1,018

Panaitólion

🇬🇷 Greece

24 km awayPop. 2,935

Angelókastro

🇬🇷 Greece

25 km awayPop. 1,661

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