Traces
...for dedicated explorers
Tracing authentic landmarks
Our Social Cooperative Enterprise (SCE) named “traces” (“ίχνη” in Greek language) is a civil-law cooperative with a social purpose and limited liability for its members.
Traces offers demanding travelers various authentic itineraries, guided by our local field professionals, in order to discover the richness and diversity of Etoloakarnania.
Why Etoloakarnania?
Etoloakarnania is an area with authentic natural and anthropogenic environment, which:
- is untouched by mass tourism and still has pristine landscapes,
- has a cultural identity of recognized value (e.g. five ancient theaters nominated for the UNESCO’s World Heritage List),
- disposes unique elements of intangible cultural heritage (e.g. Ai-Symios festival),
- is rich in excellent edible raw materials (e.g. salt, roe),
- is characterized by unique aquatic ecosystems, rich in biodiversity (two large rivers, five natural and four artificial lakes, lagoons, etc).
Recommended itineraries by «TRACES»:
Etoloakarnania is an area with authentic natural and anthropogenic environment, which:
- is untouched by mass tourism and still has pristine landscapes,
- has a cultural identity of recognized value (e.g. five ancient theaters nominated for the UNESCO’s World Heritage List),
- disposes unique elements of intangible cultural heritage (e.g. Ai-Symios festival),
- is rich in excellent edible raw materials (e.g. salt, roe),
- is characterized by unique aquatic ecosystems, rich in biodiversity (two large rivers, five natural and four artificial lakes, lagoons, etc).
Recommended itineraries by «TRACES»:
Etoloakarnania- Excursion to Messolonghi
What is more exciting for a traveler interested in history than getting to know Etoloakarnania by following in the footsteps of well-known travelers, such as Pausanias, Evliya Gelepi, Dodwell, Leake, Pouqueville, Lord Byron?
Excursion to Lake Trichonida-Thermo
Since ancient times, the strong presence of the water created myths and legends about the natural landscape of Etoloakarnania: lakes like King Aneliagos’s lake, huge rivers like God Acheloos, but also seas, dams, waterfalls, brooks, blended with the lush vegetation. Meet the waters, discover the mainland of Etoloakarnania!