Kayaking
Set off for a timeless journey through verdant forests and crystalline waters on the legendary Acheron River. It’s a route that has been travelled for over two millennia, believed by the ancient Greeks to be the river which the souls of the dead were obliged to pass in order to reach the underworld. Birds sing sweetly overhead and flowing willow trees graze the surface of the sparkling river. A gentle breeze whispers through the surrounding forest and carries a fragrant aroma of flowers from meadows just beyond the trees. The current picks up and playfully sends its passengers along an exciting aquatic adventure.
Acheron Kayak invites you to get up close and personal with the river and experience the magical beauty of the wider delta area which still continues to enchant visitors year after year.
Kayaking in combination with hiking in the sources of the river Acheron
The Springs of the river Acheron are located in a narrow point of rocks with rapid waters – frozen even in summer – in the village of Gliki, 20 km from the coastal Ammoudia between Preveza and Parga. The magic of Acheron, which justifies its myth of entering the Underworld, is found in its Sources.
This activity is family-friendly and will fascinate children. From boating with a plastic boat in shallow water and hiking, to horseback riding in the river.
The Acheron River Information Center is worth a visit to find out about the biodiversity of the area and the rare ones that already live in the wetland and the Acheron River which if you are a little lucky you will immortalize.
Unforgettable will be the boating in the river Acheron with one of the many boats that perform tours in the river on the way of the mythical Odysseus to the necromancer, learning from the captains the history of the area but also local customs and traditions.