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Aktio–Vonitsa
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In the municipality of Aktion–Vonitsa in West Greece, pines, cypresses and wild oak trees compose a landscape of unique beauty. In the wetlands of the Gulf Amvrakikos rare species of birds live, while important is the presence of Caretta Caretta and large numbers of dolphins. In the region, significant habitats are recorded, which have been included in the EU Corine program.
The lakes and lagoons of Voulkaria, which delineated as wetlands through the EU Natura 2000, are under the International Convention Ramsar along with Limeni and Vonitsas lagoon. The lagoon wetland Rouga is also significant and of course all the Amvrakikos Gulf which is the largest wetland area in Greece and is protected by international treaties.
The Municipal Section owes its name to the ancient city Anactorion situated at about the same spot where current Vonitsa is now and was one of the most important cities of Acarnania. The district Thyrreio was also an influential city of Acarnania and eventually believed that it became the biggest in the region. Within the boundaries of the municipality there is also an important historical Aktion area and the common sanctuary of Acarnanians.
Aktion is, at the entrance of Amvrakikos Bay, across from Preveza, which lies just 725 meters. Aktion is now known worldwide, in addition to the Battle of Actium, both from the NATO airfield (aircraft stationed here electronic warfare AWACS). Cape Actium was the famous Temple of Apollo built in the 5th century BC, at Actiumby the inhabitants of the ancient city Anactorium. This temple had been demolished by an earthquake and now it lies beneath the sea level.
Aktion was famous for its horse races and celebrations, which took place every couple of years commemorating the cities of Acarnania Apollo, God of music and the arts. The Battle of Aktion which decided the fate of the top leadership of the Roman state took place in 31 BC in the sea area between Aktion and Preveza.
Navigational Aids
Palairos Harbor
Palairos is a small and relatively shallow harbor in the Greek mainland, some nine miles by sea, east of the south end of the Lefkada canal. It also lies barely a mile north of the harbor and the Vounaki marina, the main sun sail charter base in this part of Greece.
Lagoon 440 Economy
Harbor Vónitsas is formed in front of the small town Vónitsa (population 4,100). Its coasts are quayed and have depths of less than 2 m near them.
Palairou - Vounaki Marina at Palairos
Vonitsa Anchorage
Yacht Club Palairos
The Palairos Yacht Club is located next to the marina and has its own private beach. With comfortable chairs under the shade and tasteful dishes and drinks in reasonable prices, the Club is a great choice.
Vonitsas - Plaz Beach
Great sandy beach near the settlement of Agios Nicholas. It is organized and because the village is right next to make sure you have the essentials.
It took its name from a small chapel there. A peninsula creates two beaches with sand and little pebbles.
Exotic beach with crystal-clear waters and small pebbles and sand. It is non organized so make sure about the essentials.
This is a beach with clear blue waters, a few scattered rocks become wild like little touches right and left. Small pebbles and sand.
Exotic secluded beach with clear blue waters. Inside and outside the sea will find pebbles and sand.
Small isolated beach on the other side of the peninsula lies the coast fern. Small pebbles and sand in a sea that enchants.
Located close to the Diaspora (houses of residence) of the Base of Actium. Ask the city because there may be a boat that takes you.
This is a village with a special interest to tourists as it has the longest usable beach Acarnania pebble and sand. Paleros attracts mostly western European tourists.
Swimming in the blue waters of the lagoons with much iodine has Amvrakikos. Beach with small pebbles and sand.
Located near the village of New Kamarina. Small pebbles, sand and trees that reach almost to the sea create the scene.