July 17, 2024
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20th Crossing of Amvrakikos Gulf: Come Help Save Amvrakikos!
The Municipality of Arta invites you to participate in the 20th Crossing of Amvrakikos Gulf, a swimming event filled with passion and solidarity for the environment, taking place on Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, 2024. As part of the “SAVE AMVRAKIKOS” initiative, come enjoy the magic of Amvrakikos Gulf and support the efforts to protect it.
The route of the Crossing of Amvrakikos will take place on Sunday, July 28, and includes an 11 km passage from Vonitsa to Koronisia, with each swimmer accompanied by an individual boat and GPS for safe navigation. The end of the Crossing will be announced two hours after the arrival of the first swimmer.
The parallel swimming activity will also take place on Sunday, July 28, and includes a 3 km passage from the 2nd fish farm of Salaora to the port of Koronisia, accompanied by parallel boats and GPS for proper guidance. The end of the activity will be announced one hour after the arrival of the first swimmer.
Parallel Events: Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, 2024
During the weekend, various events will be held in the Local District of Koronisia of the A.E. of Amvrakikos, offering unique experiences for both young and old.
Amvrakikos Gulf, one of the largest enclosed gulfs in Greece, is a national park due to its ecological significance. Its waters wash the northern coasts of the Aetolia-Acarnania Prefecture and the southern coasts of the Arta and Preveza Prefectures.
We await your active participation to become part of this great effort to protect our natural ecosystem. Together we can make a difference and contribute to the preservation of Amvrakikos Gulf for future generations.
