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Acheron Springs

Glyki, Greece

Nature

The river of the dead from Greek myth flows cold and clear out of a gorge at Glyki, where you can wade upstream. Water shoes help; there is parking by the river.

Nearest town
Glyki, Greece
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
39.3290, 20.6070

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Acheron Springs?

Acheron Springs is in Glyki, Greece, at GPS 39.3290, 20.6070. It is about 35 km from Igoumenitsa.

Can you camp near Acheron Springs?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Springs of Acheros Free Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Acheron Springs?

Acheron Springs is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Epirus coast and Lefkada: Parga, the Acheron and Porto Katsiki.

What is there to see near Acheron Springs?

Places worth a stop nearby: Necromanteion of Acheron (12 km), Parga Castle (19 km), Ancient Dodona (29 km) and Nikopolis (37 km).

When is the best time to visit Acheron Springs?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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