A perfect day in Acheron River
The Acheron river welcomes you to enjoy your day at the refreshing springs of the mythological Acheron river. The village Glyki is one of the least known villages in Greece. It is located 414 km north-west of Athens, takes about five and a half hours to reach by road and belongs to the prefecture of Thesprotia, pretty close to Parga. Inconspicuous as it may seem, this village is blessed enough to be located on the banks of the Acheron, “the river of woe”, reason enough for well-read travellers to pay it particular attention. The Acheron is known from mythology as one of the cursed rivers and one of the five that led to the Underworld.
Acheron River
Following Odysseus’s paths, we will step back in the ancient Greek Myths and in the mystery and adventure of the mythological underworld of the oracle of the dead. Charon is the ferryman of Hades who carries souls of the newly deceased across the river’s Styx and Acheron that divided the world of the living from the world of the dead. In ancient times it was the custom to place coins in or on the mouth of the deceased before cremation so that the deceased could pay the ferryman to go to Hades. This trip you will do in Acheron River by Boat (BUT without a coin). Then we visit the Acheron river gorge, in Gliki, where you can walk in the river and wash away the heat of the day in the clear turquoise waters.
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(EVERY TUESDAY)
Exploring the Acheron River
You start your trip in a large parking lot where you can get ready for the hike. The start of the trail starts a few minutes higher from the parking lot. You need sneakers or water boots for sale, which are also sold at the entrance. If you have the option to buy shoes and a case for your phone before, we suggest doing that, because the prices are once or even twice higher than elsewhere.
Additional Info
Acheron River comprises a fantastic short trip for its magnificent transparent water and the surrounding rocky landscape. It is actually one of the least known places in Parga thus it retains its unspoiled natural beauty and secret energy. It flows from the mountains of Souli Epirus and after a long way it reaches the Ionian Sea in Ammoudia beach. Acheron River is an ecosystem that is recognized and a protected area by the Natura 2000 Network.
Crystal blue waters
Rocks reflecting in the blue-green waters
Conclusion
Acheron River comprises a fantastic short trip for its magnificent transparent water and the surrounding rocky landscape. It is actually one of the least known places in Parga thus it retains its unspoiled natural beauty and secret energy. It flows from the mountains of Souli Epirus and after a long way, it reaches the Ionian Sea in Ammoudia beach.
Just a few km away from the sea, there is a forest with plants growing in the water, looking almost exotic due to their weird shape. After you cross the forest, you will see the edge of the river, reaching the imposing roman bridge, an ideal place for a picnic. There is no doubt that Acheron is a magnificent location with white rocks reflecting in the blue-green water. Today, the Acheron River is an ecosystem that is recognized and a protected area by the Natura 2000 Network.
