Evinos (Mountainous Nafpaktia)

Evinos (Mountainous Nafpaktia)

River Evinos, rising from Vardoussia and flowing into the Patraic Gulf, is an ideal choice for beginners. The point where the adventure starts is Poros Bridge and after crossing a 10km route you will admire the impressive bridge of Chani Brania. The route’s highlight? The Olympic kayak slalom course!
Grade of difficulty: 2
Duration: 2 hours
Where to stay: The closest village to Evinos is Chani Brania; you can also opt for Nafpaktos, a picture-perfect town boasting a picturesque Venetian harbour and an ancient-old castle overlooking the city.
What to see: Having as your starting point Ano Chora, you can discover famous or less known spots of Mountainous Nafpaktia: Perdikovrysi, the artificial lake of Evinos, the village Platanos with its interesting Folk art Museum as well as the single-arch Bridge of Artotiva, an architectural gem of the15th century.