Astakos
This pocket-sized waterfront town on a bay along the eastern shore of the Ionian Sea, Astakos sits at the foot of the Acarnanian Mountains in western Greece. Its name — the Greek word for "lobster" — traces back to the ancient Acarnanian settlement of Astacus, and the site is speculatively linked to the Homeric island of Dulichium. The combination of coastal access and mountain backdrop makes it a practical base for exploring this part of Aetolia-Acarnania.
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- Population2,569
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Astakos: quick answers
Where is Astakos?
Astakos is in Αιτωλοακαρνανία, Greece, about 38 km24 miles in a straight line from Ithaca.
How do you get to Astakos?
The nearest airport is Preveza (PVK), about 1 hr 21 min away by road. The nearest train station is Ρίο, about 1 hr 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Astakos?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is November, with about 198 mm7.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Astakos?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.