Rafting in Greece | Top 10 Destinations

A perfect activity for action and nature lovers, rafting is the ideal way to discover undiscovered spots of unparalleled beauty while sailing past deep gorges and evergreen mountain slopes. Don’t give it a second thought, explore Greek rivers all year round and relish the beauty of Greek nature. The top 10 destinations for rafting in Greece are listed below.

Voidomatis | Konitsa

One of the easiest and more exciting Greek rivers, ideal for beginners. It is one of the cleanest rivers in Europe and in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty. The classic route begins from the bridge of Papigo Aristi and follows a green route in the gorge of Voidomatis river and ends at the exit of the gorge, the bridge Kleidonia.

Grade Difficulty: 1-2

Duration: 1.30 Hrs

Tavropos | Evritania

A green and very pleasant route that passes by the old stone bridge Viniani, located in part of the river from the Dafni bridge to the village Parkio.

Grade Difficulty: 1 - 2

Duration: 2 Hrs

Evinos | Mountainous Nafpaktia

Easy and pleasant river for beginners. The usual route is 10km and ends at the impressive bridge of Chani Brania. Don’t miss the Olympic kayak slalom course!

Grade Difficulty: 2

Duration: 2 Hrs

Nestos | Drama

It is one of the five largest rivers in Greece. The river is very safe, shallow and quiet, ideal for sports like rafting or canoeing.

Grade Difficulty: 2

Duration: 1.30 Hrs

Aliakmonas | Macedonia

It has dynamic and striking passages in the beginning near to Nestorio of Kastoria. You’ll see rare birds in that area, such as the black stork and the Grey Heron from the family of herons, cormorants and many ducks.

Grade Difficulty: 2 - 3

Duration: 2 – 2.30 Hrs

Acheloos | Thessalia

The natural environment is unique. The steep banks are covered by trees.

Grade Difficulty: 2 - 3

Duration: 2.30 Hrs

Lucius | Arcadia

One of the most impressive rivers in the country, Lucius is an ideal river for rafters with more experience. The water path length is 8 km. It is entirely within the narrow canyon, where the vegetation is rampant, creating many tunnels points. Lousios River flows into the Alpheus river. The Alpheus has impressive passages in the gorge and the historic stone bridge of Koukou.

Grade Difficulty: 3

Duration: 2 Hrs

Arachthos | Tzoumerka

It is one of the best rivers for rafting. Arachthos offers unforgettable experiences in the track from the bridge Tsimpovo to the largest arch bridge in the world, the stone bridge of Plaka.

Grade Difficulty: 2 - 3 (Beginners) & 4 (Advanced)

Duration: 2 Hrs (Beginners) & 4 Hrs (Advanced)

Venetikos | Grevena

This beautiful river has difficult and easy parts. One of the difficult parts is located between Trikomo bridges and Spanos. The route becomes more striking when we meet the four 16th and 17th century stone bridges, which dominate the beautiful scenery and unite the two banks of the river.

Grade Difficulty: 2 - 5

Duration: 2 – 3 Hrs

Aoos | Konitsa

The most endearing route on the Aoos River begins from the Aoos bridge between the villages Vrisohori and Palioseli and ends on the bridge of Konitsa. The route is demanding, having continuous high difficulty V and VI grades, and the length is 15 km. It last from 4 to 8 hours depending on the river flow. Selected segments of the route with smaller degree of difficulty, especially from the area of the Monastery of Stomio and lower, can be done easily.

Grade Difficulty: 5 - 6

Duration: 4 - 8 Hrs