List of rivers of Greece facts for kids

Greece is a country with many beautiful rivers! This article will tell you about some of the most important rivers found in Greece. Some of these rivers flow into the sea, while others join up with bigger rivers. We'll explore rivers that flow into different seas around Greece, and even some that don't reach the sea at all.

Rivers of Greece: Where They Flow

Greece has many rivers that flow into different seas. We'll look at rivers that empty into the Adriatic Sea, the Ionian Sea, the Aegean Sea, and even the Libyan Sea. We'll also learn about rivers that don't flow into the sea but instead end up in lakes or plains.

Rivers Flowing into the Adriatic Sea

A map showing the Aoos/Vjosë river and its path.

The Adriatic Sea is to the northwest of Greece. One important river that flows into this sea is:

• Aoos/Vjosë: This river starts in Greece but flows mostly through Albania, emptying near a place called Novoselë.
  • Drino: A river that joins the Aoos/Vjosë in Albania, near Tepelenë.
  • Sarantaporos: Another river that flows into the Aoos/Vjosë, close to Çarshovë in Albania.
  • Voidomatis: This river joins the Aoos/Vjosë near Konitsa in Greece.

Rivers Flowing into the Ionian Sea

The Ionian Sea is to the west of Greece. Rivers here are listed from north to south.

Rivers of Epirus and Central Greece

These rivers are found in the regions of Epirus and Central Greece.

• Pavla/Pavllë: This river flows near Vrinë in Albania.
• Thyamis: It flows close to Igoumenitsa.
  • Tyria: This river joins the Thyamis near Vrosina.
• Acheron: A famous river from ancient Greek myths, it flows near Parga.
• Louros: This river flows near Preveza.
• Arachthos: It flows into the sea in Kommeno.
• Acheloos: One of Greece's longest rivers, it flows near Astakos.
  • Megdovas: This river joins the Acheloos near Fragkista.
  • Agrafiotis: Another river that joins the Acheloos near Fragkista.
  • Granitsiotis: It flows into the Acheloos near Granitsa.
• Evinos: This river flows near Missolonghi.
• Mornos: It flows near Nafpaktos.
• Pleistos: This river flows near Kirra.

Rivers of Peloponnese

A map showing the Alfios river and other rivers in the Peloponnese.

The Peloponnese is a large peninsula in southern Greece.

• Elissonas: This river flows in Dimini.
• Fonissa: It flows near Xylokastro.
• Zacholitikos: This river flows in Derveni.
• Krios: It flows in Aigeira.
• Krathis: This river flows near Akrata.
• Vouraikos: It flows near Diakopto.
• Selinountas: This river flows near Aigio.
• Volinaios: It flows in Psathopyrgos.
• Charadros: This river flows in Patras.
• Glafkos: Another river that flows in Patras.
• Peiros: It flows in Dymi.
  • Tytheus: This river joins the Peiros in Olenia.
• Larissos: It flows near Araxos.
• Pineios: This river flows near Gastouni.
• Alfeios: A very important river in the Peloponnese, it flows near Pyrgos.
  • Erymanthos: This river joins the Alfeios near Tripotamia.
  • Ladon: Another river that joins the Alfeios near Tripotamia.
    • Aroanios: This river flows into the Ladon near Filia.
  • Lousios: It joins the Alfeios near Gortyna.
  • Elissonas: This river joins the Alfeios near Megalopoli.
• Neda: This river flows near Giannitsochori.
• Peristeri: It flows in Kalo Nero.
• Pamisos: This river flows near Messene.
• Nedonas: It flows in Kalamata.
• Eurotas: A famous river in ancient Sparta, it flows in Elos.
  • Oenus: This river joins the Eurotas in Sparti.

Rivers Flowing into the Aegean Sea

The Aegean Sea is to the east of Greece. Rivers here are listed from south to northeast.

Rivers of Peloponnese

• Inachos: This river flows in Nea Kios.

Rivers of Central Greece

• Cephissus: An important river in Athens.
  • Eridanos: This river joins the Cephissus.
• Ilisos: Another river in Athens.
• Asopos: This river flows in Skala Oropou.
• Spercheios: It flows near Lamia.
  • Gorgopotamos: This river joins the Spercheios near Lamia.

Rivers of Thessaly

Thessaly is a region in central Greece.

• Pineios: A major river in Thessaly, it flows in Stomio.
  • Titarisios: This river joins the Pineios in Ampelonas.
    • Sarantaporos: This river joins the Titarisios in Milea.
  • Enipeas: This river joins the Pineios in Farkadona.
  • Portaikos: This river flows near Trikala.
• Anavros: This river flows near Volos.
• Krausidonas: This river also flows near Volos.

Rivers of Macedonia

Macedonia is a large region in northern Greece.

• Haliacmon: One of the longest rivers in Greece, it flows in Methoni.
  • Loudias: This river joins the Haliacmon.
• Axios/Vardar: This river flows near Thessaloniki.
• Gallikos: This river also flows near Thessaloniki.
• Strymonas/Struma: This river flows in Amphipolis.
  • Angitis: This river joins the Strymonas near Tragilos.
• Nestos/Mesta: This river flows near Keramoti.
  • Despatis/Dospat: This river joins the Nestos near Sidironero.

Rivers of Thrace

Thrace is the northeastern region of Greece, bordering Turkey.

• Evros/Maritsa: A very important border river, it flows near Alexandroupoli.
  • Erythropotamos/Luda reka: This river joins the Evros near Didymoteicho.
  • Ardas/Arda: This river joins the Evros near Edirne in Turkey.
• Vosvozis: This river flows into Lake Ismarida.
• Kompsatos: This river flows into Lake Vistonida.
• Kosynthos: This river also flows into Lake Vistonida.

Rivers Flowing into the Libyan Sea

The Libyan Sea is to the south of Greece, south of the island of Crete.

• Anapodaris: This river is found on the island of Crete.

Rivers with No Outflow to the Sea

Some rivers in Greece don't flow into the sea. Instead, they might end up in lakes or flat plains.

• Cephissus: This river flows into Lake Yliki in Boeotia.
  • Kanianitis: This river joins the Cephissus in Lilaia.
• Olvios: This river flows into the Feneos plains in Corinthia.

Ancient Rivers and Streams

Long ago, some rivers and streams existed that are no longer flowing today, or their paths have changed a lot.

• Ammites: A stream that used to flow into Lake Bolbe.
• Bisaltes
• Elpeus
• Erasinos: This river used to flow into the modern Petalies Gulf.
• Erechios: A stream that flowed into the Strymonic Gulf.
• Olynthiakos: A stream that flowed into Lake Bolbe.
• Rhoedias: This river used to flow into the Thermaic Gulf.