Greece hides numerous densely vegetated rivers offering amazing rafting opportunities. No experience is needed to go rafting (unless you go for a high difficulty level); the only requirements are swimming knowledge, a basic physical condition and a bit of yearning for fun and adventure. The instructions you get in the raft are always simple: all you need to understand is the difference between left and right!

There are 6 (internationally accepted) levels of difficulty, ranging from ‘easy’ (I) to ‘foolish to attempt’ (VI). Most are suitable for beginners (Grades I and II), but they also offer a descent for the more experienced among you (Grades III and IV).  Children over 14 years old are welcome to participate whilst during summer time children over 8 years old, can participate in the easy descents.

 
 

Where to practice Rafting in Greece ?

Arathos - Epirus

An easy descent taking place in the most beautiful part of Arahtos river.
Period : All year / Grade: 2nd - 3rd 

Where to stay?

Arhondiko Dilofou, Dilofo
Papaevangelou, Megalo Papingo
Porfyron, Ano Pedina
Primoula, Ano Pedina
Saxonis Houses, Megalo Papingo 

Tavropos - Evritania

An easy and enjoyable descent with amusing rapids in one of the three rivers that run across Evritania and end to the lake of Kremasta. Just before the end of the descent very close to the arch stone bridge of Viniani, a stop is made for a short walk to a nearby waterfall.
Period: October – June / Grade: 2nd 

Where to stay?

Anerada Inn, Megalo Horio
Anatoli House, Koryschades
Hellas Country Club, Mikro Horio
Korys House, Koryschades 

Nestorio - Kastoria Grevena

A thrilling descent in the foothills of Mt.Gramos, at the source of Aliakmon river. The descent stars at the river of Pefko and takes place in a beautiful valley of dense vegetation and spectacular mountain views. Instead of rafting you can enjoy a hydrospeed or monoraft descent as well.
Period: All year / Grade: 3rd 

Where to stay?

Vergulas Mansion, Kastoria 

Pinios - Kissavos Thessalia

An adrenaline high descent in the narrow parts of Pinios river (Vernezi). The descent has rapids of 3rd-4th degree of difficulty requiring previous experience in rafting.
Period: October - June / Grade 3rd - 4th 

Where to stay?

Arhondiko Soulioti, Metaxohori 

Lousios - Alfeios, Peloponnese

You meet your guide in a remote mountain village, from where you will be driven to the starting point of the descent of the Loussios and Alfios Rivers through a fabulous, densely vegetated gorge. The 2-3 hour descent ends at the spectacular bridge of “Koukos” and is followed by a meal in a traditional restaurant.
Period: October - June / Grade 2nd 

Where to stay?

Arhondiko Isari, Isari
Kazakou, Dimitsana
Trikolonion Country Club, Stemnitsa