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The port of Nafpaktos, which is essentially the castle’s first zone of defense, is shaped like a small horseshoe, as its entrance is only 35 meters wide, Left and right to the entrance are two towers. After the city’s liberation in 1829 the port still remained an important transportation and commercial centre that gave live to the city. Transportation to the shore of Achaia, Psathopyrgos and Patras were made by small boat. he small picturesque port accepts daily dozens of small cruise and sailing ships with European travellers especially during the summer months. The ancient name Navpaktos (Ναύπακτος) means “boatyard”, and that is exactly what this settlement was known as throughout time. History recants two major battles that were fought on the shores of Nafpaktos. Nafpaktos is a picturesque town that is situated on a bay on the north coast of the Gulf of Corinth in Western Greece. The combination of seaside beauty and fun with mountains makes it the perfect year-round get-a-way. Is the small Venetian port with the two marine bastions at the entrance. This port has been very important and has a rich history, since antiquity. The way it is shaped today has Venetian origins but many of its fortifications are Ottoman, such as the turret with the conical hat..

The Port Authority of Messolonghi oversees both the commercial port and the adjacent Messolonghi Marina, situated in the Aitoloakarnania region of western Greece. This port is recognized as a First Port of Entry, providing customs and immigration clearance for vessels arriving from international waters. As a designated First Port of Entry, Messolonghi provides customs and immigration services for international arrivals. Vessels entering Greek waters from abroad are required to submit a quarantine clearance and an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) notice . Location & Navigation Coordinates: 38°21.68' N, 21°25.6' E . Access: The marina is accessible via a 3 km entrance canal, marked with navigational buoys. Depths in the channel range from 5.5 to 6.0 meters . VHF Channel: 69 . Port Authority Office: Limni Messolonghiou, 30200, Aitoloakarnania Phone: +30 26310 51211 Messolonghi Marina: Phone: +30 26310 50190 Email: info@messolonghimarina.gr Website: messolonghimarina.com