Photo: Meltedrainbow · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHike· Akarnanian mainland· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Ancient Palairos
38° 50.1′ N · 20° 49.5′ E
The hilltop ruins of ancient Palairos, whose 2 km circuit of walls, still standing to full height in places, is one of the most extraordinary fortifications in western Greece.
Practical
About 11 km north-west of the harbour: roughly 25 minutes by taxi or a 2-hour hike (sailingissues.com). The city flourished in the 3rd century BC and was abandoned after Octavian founded Nikopolis in 31/30 BC; walls in polygonal masonry from the 5th century BC, six towers by seven gates, usable battlement stairs, and a Hippodamian street grid. Position from OpenStreetMap. Allow a full day; carry water.
Best for
Full-day archaeology outing from Palairos
Nearby
- Palairos Provisions (Sklavenitis & Express Market)3.9 NM away
- Palairos Harbour4.1 NM away
- Palairos Tavernas (New Mill, Sirtaki, Panorama, Anna)4.2 NM away
- Varko Bay (Akarnania)4.4 NM away
- Vounaki Marina (Palairos)4.6 NM away
- Ammoglossa Beach4.9 NM away
- Lefkas Canal & Floating Bridge (Agia Mavra)4.9 NM away
- Santa Maura Fortress (Agia Mavra Castle)4.9 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).