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Got with a car to the parking space near the big restaurant. Restaurant has a toilet that can be used. A summer worker guide came to explain the area to us. There are some activities that can be attended on the area, many for a fee, dependent on the activity. The springs and the river walk is naturally free. You can stay on the foot path for quite some time. When it ends, you have to walk along the river bottom. It is ankles to below knee deep for quite some time, with depth variances along the way. The water is super cold near the springs that enter the river. There are a lot of rocks and stones on the bottom of the river, use of some kind of shoes/flipflops (that stay on) is recommended. The canyon is very beautiful. At points the currents are stronger but manageable. You come to a point that walking it, is not possible for children or shorter people. And you have to swim a short few meters distance. Then it becomes ankle to below knee deep again at a more open space. This is as far as i event and then turned back to go through the few meters swim part and walk back to the start. It took 1 hour and 35 minutes in total with stops to take photos and videos. I recommend taking a water bottle with you. There is easy class 1 river rafting. It was 10€ for an adult and 5€ for under 18yrs olds. Other one with a shorter trip was 7€ per adult and x€? for kids. The pirates start at the highest point and it takes about 30 minutes till the end. They bring you back with a minibus/van to where you have your car or to the start (they have to bring the rafts back too). There is a zipline before the acheron river. It is said to be the longest one in Greece. 15€ per adult and 10€ per under 18yr old. There was a queu to the zipline but only around 10 minutes to wait. The parking lot was absolutely packed. We left the car to the road side near it. There's some horseback riding somewhere in the area and maybe some other activities as well but you have to find those out yourself. There are some artisan accessories for sale around as well as waterproof cases and honey. Maybe something else too but i was not paying so much attention to those. All in all it was a nice beautiful place with some cool easy activities. I can definitely recommend this as a place to visit. Kids and young children will most likely remember the place for a long time, if not the whole lifetime (i wish i had had some of my own with me, you who do should).
Marko RäisänenMarko Räisänen
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It is a unique experience for the entire family (we are family of 4 including 2 kids aged 7 & 9 years old). It’s walking between the arms of the nature; the fresh pristine cold water running in between your legs and the sky high mountain are hugging you from both sides right and left. You can walk it (max for 3 hours if you want), or you could use the provided sports activities (canoeing and or/rafting). Things to bear in mind:- 1. The water is so fresh, therefore it’s so cold. 2. Water depth varies starts from as shallow as ankle height, goes up to your neck, but it’s gradual and can stop and go back to starting point any time. 3. There are loads of coffee shops and restaurants across the river, so you could stop for a refresher. It’s delicious with affordable prices. 4. Gadgets you could bring with you to enjoy an extra convenient trip but not essential! :- wetsuits (especially for kids), wearing swimming shoes (flip flops get lost with the water variable current, and it’s easier to walk with them on the rocks), mobile water proof case to enjoy taking you photos with no additional stress from getting it wet) 5. They accept cards payments, but cash would be easier for both parties. 6. Finally; It’s a must journey if you ever visited preveza.
Nour HemaliNour Hemali
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If you like an adventure, amazing walk through the nature, dont miss this! We almoust did tho 🤣 It ended up beeing the best part of our holiday. We expected so so little from it. First , you do have a parking and then a lovely walk though the woods bu the stream. There is a lot of people selling water resistant bags but we thought that we dont need them ( wrong ) So, first , you are gonna need some water shoes because it will help you a big deal, also a water resistant bag to put your stuff in it. After the forest walk , you will reach a part that you must go through a river, an do so! Water is really really cold, only a few degrees, but you will be fine, trust me. So put your shoes on ( like we did ) and start walking. Deepest part was like 160 cm deep, and it was like 1m long, everything else is quite shallow, with amazing white stone gorge around. On one part of the gorge ( near the waterfall) there is a path that will take you even further ( goes on top of the rocks ) After that, its easy, amazing nature, great scenary. There is even a brigde made of stone. A castle, a watermill. All on the same river bank. To go back, you can go same way. Or on a mountain road. Amazing experience.
Danka Bajic (Dankichica)Danka Bajic (Dankichica)
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Breathtaking and a very special place. There is more to Greece than bright blue seas and beautifull beaches 😉 We came on a Saturday at 4pm. Not many people! And perfect to combine with Alonaki beach (bay). You’ll start at the free parking, where you’ll find some small (tourist) shops which sell waterproof bags, water-shoes and drinks. From there it’s about 10 minutes walk through a forrest/park, when you arrive at the river. Mesmerizing! The water is shallow at the beginning, but at points it can reach your chest/neck. So prepare to swim! There is also a spot where you’ll find clay, people put it on their faces as a facial mask. We walked for about 1 hour before heading back (2 hours in total). Good to know: You need to wear water shoes and swimwear. You can bring a towel and some clothes in a waterproof bag. If you plan to walk for a bit, bring water. Since there are no places to get drinks along the way. Entrance and parking is free. Afterwords you can enjoy Greek dishes at tavernas close by, but don’t expect something spectacular.
marousssimarousssi
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What an amazing day! Got there around 10am. My girlfriend and I bought water shoes from one of the stalls by the river, €9 each. Your feet will thank you for getting them. Water is indeed ice cold, but you do get used to it. We saw little fishes and natural springs along the river. We went as far as the 2nd deep section, then turned back. I'm 6 foot tall, the first deep section came to my chest, and the second was probably my height or a little deeper. My girlfriend swam ahead and came back. I couldn't as I was holding our racksuck over my head. TIP, bring a waterproof bag for anything you wish to bring with you, or your mobile phone. It's good we went early, as on the way back there were a lot more people which felt a little overcrowded. Before leaving, we bought some real tasty quality locally produced honey which would have cost 2-3 times as much in the UK.
IliaIlia
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An absolutely stunning place, a must visit! Do rafting, horse riding, kayaking, swimming or just walk to the springs and walk in the river. Remember to take your swimming shoes, you'll need those! The walk to the beginning of the river walk is less than 1 km, the forest path is doable with flip-flops or in your swimming shoes etc. The water in the river is cold, so it cools you down nicely. If you stay in Parga, go to the buss station and buy a ticket from there. It's 15 euros, a return ticket to Acheron Springs. It runs daily (June 2022). The first bus departures 10 am and returns at 2 pm. The second one leaves at 3 pm and returns at 8 pm. The drive here takes about 45 minutes (the bus stops in Ammoudia and Nekromanteion before Acheron Springs).
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Βουβοποταμος 480 62, Greece
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