Tourlida is an islet of Patras Gulf, located three miles (five kilometers) away from Messolonghi. It owes its name to a seabird species. This area was surrounded by water until 1885 when a road was finally constructed to the mainland. This construction work led to the separation of the Kleisova lagoon from the rest of the Messolonghi lagoon. During the sunset, the sky forms an idyllic scene with these wooden houses known as pelades as the backdrop. These houses were used by fishermen to store their equipment and as a…
