
Tzoumerka Discovery Tour
Action, fun and culture: the ideal combination for discovering the spectacular scenery and the rare...
1 / 8This rafting is one of the standout things to do in Tzoumerka, Greece. Rated 4.0/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €40 per person. Rafting Arachthos is a unique rafting experience, an easy and beautiful descent, ideal for beginners with some light waves, repeated turns and 2nd to 3rd-degree crossings.
Rafting Arachthos is a unique rafting experience, an easy and beautiful descent, ideal for beginners with some light waves, repeated turns and 2nd to 3rd-degree crossings.
We start our descent at the bridge of Politsa in Abelochori and end in the bridge of Plaka* (very recently destroyed by floods and in process of reconstruction). The entrance to the narrow canyon of Arachtos is truly imposing, with the highest pitch reaching 700m. We see many springs coming out of the rocks from chinks, and rare birds nesting in the remote rocks of the canyon.
Highlights of Rafting Arachthos:
* About the bridge of Plaka:
It used to be the largest one-arch bridge of Balkans. Built in 1866, with a width of 40 meters, and a height of 19 meters was a point of attraction for the area. It was destroyed by the floods of January 2015. The attempts to find the missing pieces and reconstruct it has already begun.
Tzoumerka is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular rafting slots in Tzoumerka sell out.