ARTA, GULF OF

Modern Greek Amvrakiks Klpos, deep inlet on the western coast of Greece. Almost landlocked by the peninsulas of Prveza on the north and ktion on the south, it has access to the sea through the narrow Prvezis Strait. The northern shore of the gulf is formed by the combined deltas of the Loros and rakhthos rivers, with marshes and lagoons; the southern shore has broad bays alternating with wooded, rocky headlands. The town of Amfilokha lies at the southeast corner of the gulf.