Rivers

The rivers of Greece are relatively small, they follow the direction of valleys and discharge into the Greek seas. They are generally shallow and descend in rapids; none of them is navigable, with the exception of Evros and Loudia Rivers which in certain parts are navigable by boat.
Greece’s longest rivers are Evros and Axios. However, they both originate outside the Greek territory, Evros in Bulgaria and Axios in F.Y.R.O.M. (their route across Greece is of a rather limited length). The longest river that rises in the country is Aliakmon River flowing across Western Macedonia and emptying into Thermaikos Gulf (Macedonia).    
Most rivers support important ecosystems along their banks, while in many cases wetlands of international importance are formed in the area of their delta. 
Furthermore, on many Greek rivers local authorities and other bodies (municipalities, local clubs, private enterprises, etc.) organise extreme sports activities, such as canoe-kayak, rafting, monoraft, hydrospeed, etc. For more information, contact:

Hellenic Canoe-Kayak Federation (H.C.Κ.F)
22, Akti Koumoundourou (1st floor) – 185 33, Piraeus
Tel. 210 4114504, 210 4111764, 210 4114445 - Fax: 210 4112195
E-mail: info@canoekayak.gr