Pogonia is located on the northeastern coast of Etoloakarnania, opposite Lefkada and Meganisi. It is built on the west coast of the bay of Paleros, at a distance of 19 km SE-NE. of Vonitsa and 5 km W.-NW. of Paleros. It is famous for the clear blue waters of its beaches, such as Ai Giannis, Varko and Vathiavali.