The route

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The Ionian Islands Astakos lines are covered by the maritime operator Ionion Pelagos who provide availability for 13 sailings per week with primarily morning and afternoon departures and crossing times shorter than 3 hours 20 minutes. This route is served by ferries allowing cars, motorbikes, campers and trucks. Although this a quite a short journey, each vessel is fully equipped and comfortable to ensure that you enjoy your time on board.

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Ferry Operators

• IONION PELAGOS

  13 weekly sailings

  Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

Guide of Astakos

Astakos is a small fishing town on the western coast of mainland Greece. The mainland region of Aetoloacarnania and the Ionian Islands. Often used as a less busy and cheaper alternative to Piraeus, the word Astakos also means lobster in Greek!

A brief history of Astakos

During the Ottoman period, between the 16th century until the Greek War of Independence, Astakos is in a region that was formerly called Karleli and formed the province (sanjak) in the Rumelia Eyalet. Today the region is named Aetolia-Acarnania, built after the Greek War of Independence in the late-1820s. ... [More information]