Wildlife· Ambracian Gulf· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Ambracian Gulf Wetlands & Pelicans (Koronisia)
39° 0.9′ N · 20° 54.8′ E
The gulf's northern shore is a maze of lagoons and reedbeds at the mouths of the Louros and Arachthos rivers. It is a national park where Dalmatian pelicans breed and flamingos feed, reached by boat at the tiny island-village harbour of Koronisia.
Practical
Koronisia harbour (mySea, this position) has only about 2 m, and the entrance has silted, so enter with great care or visit by dinghy from an anchorage. The Ambracian Gulf Wetlands National Park was established in 2008. Its management body records 296 bird species (126 protected in the EU), including the Dalmatian pelican, and 10 of Europe's 11 heron species. Wikipedia mentions pelicans and flamingoes in the lagoons. The Salaora Research & Information Centre is mapped at 39.03125N 20.86774E (OSM). Lagoons: Logarou (east of Koronisia), Tsoukalio, Rodia (OSM). Stay outside the reed margins and lagoon mouths, and keep noise down near nesting areas in spring.
Best for
Birdwatching by dinghy and a fish lunch in Koronisia
Season
Best in spring and autumn migration; winter for waterfowl
Nearby
- Ambracian Gulf Dolphins3.6 NM away
- Koukoumitsa Islet (Vonitsa)5.4 NM away
- Vonitsa Harbour (Ambracian Gulf)5.7 NM away
- Vonitsa Waterfront Tavernas (Marina, Faros, Maistrali)5.7 NM away
- Vonitsa Provisions (AB Vasilopoulos & Market In)5.8 NM away
- Vonitsa Venetian Castle5.8 NM away
- Ormos Vathi (Preveza)7.7 NM away
- Aktio Marina & Boatyard7.8 NM away