West Greece is the richest region of Greece in terms of natural environment. It consists of the prefectures of Etoloacarnania, Achaia and ilia. In the wider region of West Greece there are numerous safe bays and natural harbors, tens of kilometers of unique, pristine sandy and rocky beaches. The lagoons of Mesolonghi, Ambrakikos, Kotychi, along with the countless lakes and rivers of the area, constitute the biggest complex of wetlands in the Mediterranean.

  More than 280 bird species have been spotted throughout the year, in the lagoons, the lakes and wetlands of the area and the surrounding hills. In the lagoon of Mesolonghi  the visitor will see the biggest saltpans where enough sea salt is produced naturally to cover 90% of the country’s consumption. A lot of rare species, such as the endangered otter (mammal) can be found in the region lakes and the lagoon of Mesolonghi , as well as dolphins and sea turtles in the Ambrakikos Gulf.

   Virgin natural forests and lush Mediterranean vegetation cover the beautiful mountains of the area, which are the habitat of a host of rare birds such as the imperial eagle, nightingales, woodpeckers and a large number of rare mammals like the jackal, boar and deer.

  It is not farfetched to claim that this region is “The Natural Park of Greece”. The region has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era, as testified by implements, made of pyrite, unearthed mostly near lake and river banks. According to mythology, gods, demigods and heroes lived, reigned and clashed in the region.

  The residents of the area dynamically influenced all political things of Ancient Greece between 4^th and 2^nd centuries BC, a period when great cultural and financial development is achieved. Olympia in the prefecture of Ilia, was the center of athletics of the whole then known world. The Etolic Federation, headquartered in Thermo in Etoloacarnania, had a leading role in Ancient Greece for a century, and served as a model of federal state, not only in the ancient world, but even today. The large-scale social and political reformations that occurred in the region at times have filled it with archeological sites and monuments from all eras. Numerous castles, ancient towns &  theaters, stand proud and imposing even today, so densely situated that the visitor will come across the remains of an ancient citadel or a well-preserved castle with only 30 km separating them. More than 60 castles built from the ancient times to the Ottoman occupation of Greece, rate the region as a vast museum of fort architecture.

Touring the area enables the visitor to travel in the past, a journey harmonically combined with the pristine landscapes of today.

  The visitor can relish every moment of his tour, combining it with staying at some of the open to the public organic farms of Bio Farm Net. There he will be given the opportunity to spend the night in elegant agro-touristic accommodation in organic farms, to participate in production and standardizing work, as well in alternative touristic activities, and also get training in preparing local dishes, preserves and drinks all based on pure organic materials.

  Bio Farm Net is a network of agro-ecotourism, consisting solely of fully equipped lodgings in open to the public farms, self-contained small-scale farm units of processing and standardizing of organic produce, restaurants and centers for activity holiday, in the wider region of West Greece. All  the electricity  needs  is provided by sustainable sources of energy (photovoltaic &  small wind turbines)

The visitor will experience authentic &  unique moments in the unparalleled habitats and ecosystems of the region, combining them with:

• Hiking on marked mountain trails, crossing forests and ravines connecting ancient towns, castles and theaters, admiring monuments of the Ancient Greeks.
• Horse riding in pristine forests
• Biking by rivers, lakes ,on mountains
• Kayaking and rafting in the Acheloos and Evinos
• Swimming in the crystal blue waters of the Ionian Sea
• Day and night fishing from traditional boats on the serene Lagoon of Mesolonghi
• Tours of the wetlands watching the rare species swarming the coasts and banks.

   The visitor will meet  friendly and kind hosts  who will be eager to explain to him all farm procedures, the care of the animals in the organic farm, show him how to knead and bake bread, how to make preserves, cheese, wine and much more that will make him rediscover contact with men and nature, within a context of authentic hospitality and first class services. In addition, the visitor will savor traditional Greek dishes, prepared by his hosts with the purest of ingredients, all organically produced locally. “Bio Farm Net “ agro-ecotourist network is being developed in perfect harmony and cooperation along with the already existing network of production and marketing of organic produce, “Bio Net West Hellas”.