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Rihios River
Rihios River is one of the oldest rivers of Greece, covering an area of only 8klm. With starting point the lake Volvi and flowing in Strymonikos gulf, Rihios is in fact their communication canal.
The river was created thousands years ago. A major erthquake activity has created a passage that emptied the overfloated water of lake Mygdonia to Strymonikos gulf.
It might looks strange in Rihios visitors eyes, because of his small length and depth. However it’s a fact that some years ago the river characterized by rich fish-fauna. A characteristic fact is that near to the village of Rentina, was a place where eels were picked up while they were traveling between the sea and the lake. Today the river is supplied by underground springs.
The valley of Makedonika Tempi along with the river and the riverside forest are an ideal place for people to get in touch with nature. A visit here will sensitize and help us realize the need of protecting this area and nature in general.
