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The activity
Rafting is the descent of a river in an inflatable boat. The number of passengers is usually 2-8 people with the driver. The course of the boat is mainly determined by the current of the river while a guide gives the orders,which are carried out by the passengers with the help of oars,and he steers the boat safely avoiding obstacles along the way. Rafting in Pinios, while crossing the Tempe Valley, combines action while being in contact with nature which is something anyone can enjoy, even without previous experience only with a little training just before the activity.
The area
The valley of Tempe is one of the most beautiful locations in Thessaly and Greece in general, formed between the mountains Olympus and Kissavos (Ossa). A narrow passage of 10 kilometers long full of amazing natural beauty just where the Pinios river flows, which then in turn flows into the Aegean. At the narrowest point of the valley, a gorge 25 meters wide and about 400 meters high is formed.
The history
The name of the valley of Tempes has been preserved since antiquity and it is mentioned for the first time in Herodotus. The name probably comes from the word “tempos” – pl. “tempi”of the Thessalian dialect. In ancient texts the god Apollo is referred to as “Aplous Tebeitas”. The valley of Tempe is the main passage from the north to the south of Greece and from ancient times to modern history it was of great strategic importance.
Nature and People
Many poets, writers, painters and historian-travelers from ancient times,from the period of Romanticism mainly in the 18th century, but also modern ones, have glorified with their works the incomparable natural beauty of the valley of Tempe. The vegetation of the valley includes many types of forests and rare endemic plants that have included Tempi in the Natura network as “Tempi Valley Aesthetic Forest”. Also in Tempi there are many interesting species of birds, amphibians and mammals, some of which we will meet when crossing the valley by boat.
Itinerary
Rafting in Pinios River
From the meeting point at the Rapsani bridge, we are transported by company cars to the beginning of the route, near the Teke of Hassan Baba. After a short briefing on the basic principles of Rafting and the safety rules, we start the descent of Pinios. Along the way we pass under the suspension bridge of Tempe, the church of Agia Paraskevi and the cave that gushes holy water. We also meet the springs of Aphrodite and Daphne, tributes to the deities of Olympus and the traditional Dristela only to end up at the bridge of Rapsani. There we will finish our activities in Pinios with a delightful picnic.
Highlights:
- Church of Agia Paraskevi
- The cave that oozes sanctification
- The morphology of the gorge with the springs and bridges
- The impressive nature of the valley with its rich flora and fauna
On Bridge of Rapsani at 10:00a.m , here.
Participation fee :
- 2 persons 90 € per person
- 3 persons 60 € per person
- 4-15 persons 45 € per person
- 16 persons and more: please contact us to get an offer
- Experienced Greek Adventure river guide (Greek or English speaking)
- Local transportation from the meeting point to the starting point of the activity
- Rafting Equipment (boat, paddles, neoprene wetsuit and socks, helmet, life jacket)
- ight picnic at the end of the route
- All Taxes
- Liability insurance.
- Gratuities for river guides (optional)
- Anything not clearly mentioned above
- Physical and mental health
- Basic physical condition
- Swimming skills
- Filling in a participation document
- Pre-payment of participation
What participants should have with them:
- Sports shoes that will get wet
- Swimming towel
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
Additional Services:
- Transfer to the point where the activity starts at a cost of €10/person from the area of Larissa, Platamonas, Leptokarya, Litochoro.
- The cost of transportation from other points is determined by agreement.
Suitable for ages:
- 8-80 years (depending time of the year and weather conditions).
Route length: 6 km.
Total program duration: around 4-5 hours.
I must have water with me and how much?
During Rafting we will not find drinking water (spring or tap). We suggest that each participant has their own water.
Do I have to carry food with me?
Food is not necessary because a light picnic awaits us at the end of the route.(sandwich,fruits,coffee)
How long does the activity last?
Rafting lasts about 2 hours, depending on the amount of water in the river. The whole activity with transportation, training, change of clothes and the picnic takes 4 to 5 hours.
What shoes are good to have?
Sports shoes that will get wet or Teva-style sandals or technical neoprene shoes are suitable.
What clothes should I have for the activity?
We’ll only need our swimsuits for the summer season and when it’s cold we’ll wear our neoprene suits.
Do I have to have any specific equipment for the activity?
You will need a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen and a bottle of water.
Can a carry my own personal items (camera , phone , watch etc)
Be advised though, bringing your own personal equipment is at your own risk and we are not responsible for any lost or damaged equipment in the event of any rafting incident.
