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 | | Astakos, a beautiful town of the prefecture of Etoloakarnania, built at a 10m altitude from the lowest part of the like-named, was named after the shellfish the gulf was teemed with. |
 | | Apart from being referred to Homer’s epics, finds, including the Cyclopean walls of the castle, the ceramics of Cycladic style, a shell belonging to the Mycenae era and neolithic pots, prove Astakos’ rich prehistoric presence. |
 | | The listed mansions decorated with distinct interior designs, the monastery of Agios Georgios, the church of Agios Nikolaos, as well as its lacelike beaches, offer the town of Astakos an offbeat touch. |
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