Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands National Park

The national park extends along the northwest Peloponnese coastline, containing the Strofylia Forest, Kotychi Lagoon, and numerous water bodies across 14,300 hectares.

The area received protection as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1975 and became a national park in 2009.

Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices in the lagoons using retractable nets, preserving connections between communities and natural resources.

The protected area features eight marked hiking trails and four cycling paths that wind through forests, along lagoons, and past sand dunes.

The park contains the largest stone pine forest in Greece, with trees reaching ages between 100 and 200 years.

Location: West Achaea Municipality

Location: Andravida-Kyllini Municipality

Inception: 2009

Website: http://strofylianationalpark.gr

GPS coordinates: 38.12183,21.37094

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29